NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64004343

State of Florida • Key West, FL

2d • $65,000 - $74,465 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Program Specialist plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates the Florida Department of Health–Monroe County School Health Program and manages dental contracts. The position supervises staff, including setting and directing work, conducting appraisals, approving leave, and participating in hiring and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.

The specialist coordinates school health activities, serves as clinical supervisor for program and school district staff, supports childhood immunization compliance, develops school health plans with state, county, and school district partners, and completes required reports. The role also maintains the Monroe County School District health contract, monitors related purchase orders, and serves as contract manager for third-party dental contracts. Other duties may include vaccine administration at school or community vaccination events.

The position is based in Key West, Florida. School Health assignments may follow a 10-month or 12-month schedule depending on program needs and funding; summer assignments vary. Emergency duty may be required before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days, including work in shelters or other disaster-response activities. A security background check, possible drug screening, and direct deposit participation are required.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse under Chapter 454, Florida Statutes, eligibility to practice nursing under the specified Florida Administrative Code provisions, or certification as a physician assistant under Chapter 458, Florida Statutes.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and access to private transportation.
• Maintain active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and provide evidence of completion every two years; employees pay for maintaining BLS.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; professional nursing practices; public health principles, practices, and techniques; quality improvement methods; contract management policies and procedures; and FDOH contract guidelines.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and automated client databases such as Health Management System (HMS) or comparable systems.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data; prepare written and verbal reports; coordinate multiple projects; and communicate effectively with schools, nonprofits, coalitions, government agencies, and other partners.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision; supervise people; document and maintain medical charts; apply rules and procedures; prioritize work; develop reports; direct nursing and teaching activities; assess budgetary needs; formulate policies and procedures; and plan and direct program activities.
• Ability to establish community coalitions and maintain effective working relationships with community partners.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Must complete a security background check and/or drug screening and participate in direct deposit.
• Must be able to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, including hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting appraisals, directing work, approving leave, and taking or recommending disciplinary action.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the FDOH-Monroe County School Health Program.
• Coordinate and evaluate school health program activities and attend meetings with community partners.
• Provide clinical supervision for FDOH-Monroe County and Monroe County School District School Health staff.
• Provide immunization education, materials, and updates to staff, physicians, and school personnel.
• Complete the annual Kindergarten and 7th grade immunization compliance report and collaborate on strategies to increase childhood immunization compliance.
• Develop basic and supplemental school health plan goals and objectives with state, county, and school district partners, and coordinate implementation with school health nursing staff.
• Coordinate and complete required school health reports, including the annual report and school health service plan.
• Create and maintain the Monroe County School District health contract and ensure school district policies align with FDOH orders and directives.
• Create and monitor purchase orders supporting school health functions.
• Manage third-party dental contracts as contract manager.
• Perform other related duties, which may include vaccine administration at school-aged children’s vaccine PODs and community vaccine campaigns.
• Perform emergency duties as required, including possible work in special needs or Red Cross shelters and disaster response.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State group insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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