NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64006614

State of Florida • VIERA, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing nursing assessments and developing Individualized Health Care Plans. The specialist will attend IEP/504 meetings organized by the Local School District, make recommendations based on nursing assessments, and train Local School District staff on safe student medication administration, including emergency medications. Additionally, the role involves child-specific training on conditions and health-related procedures, as well as developing and presenting orientation and training for new School Health employees. The incumbent may be required to work outside normal hours during emergencies, including in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perform other emergency duties.

Requirements

• Florida RN license or a multi-state RN license from another compact state
• 3 yrs. Nursing Experience.
• 1 yr. Pediatric Nursing Experience.
• Must be able to acquire CPR prior to on-boarding.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must have transportation in order to travel to Brevard Public Schools in Brevard County, FL.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Knowledge of computer programs.
• Knowledge of Nursing Processes.
• Ability to function independently.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing assessments and develop Individualized Health Care Plans.
• Attend IEP/504 meetings organized by the Local School District, make recommendations based on nursing assessment.
• Train Local School District staff on safe student medication administration including emergency medications as needed.
• Child-specific training on conditions and health related procedures.
• Develop/create/present orientation and training of new employees for School Health.
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed