NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64005173

Requisition No: 868945 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64005173

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005173 

Salary:  $77,067.64 (Includes CAD of $2,475.20) 

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2026 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside the department.

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Nursing Program Specialist position in the Delray Beach Health Center supporting the department and /or organization and works with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization. Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Health Nursing Consultant. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. Adheres to established Health Department policies and procedures. Promotes the department as a positive, caring community organization through courteous behavior toward all clients and co-workers.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols, and Procedures. Confidential Information Sets: Clinical Information Data. This position may view, update or release “Confidential” information. This position has access to Q-Flow, Florida Shots, Health Management Systems (HMS), TRAIN, Surveillance Tools & Reporting System (STARS), TB, HIV, Emdeon, FDOH Public Health Pharmacy ordering / inventory system, and any other electronic health system as it relates to the position.

Responsible for participating in the State Pharmacy program at the local level using the FDOH State Pharmacy Forms System (PFS) to order, receive issue, distribute stock, reorder patient specific medications, and maintain a perpetual inventory for all medications used by the county health department. Pharmaceuticals include Nurse issuance bulk orders and patient specific prescriptions using the HOMER pharmaceutical system.

Work in the TB and HIV clinics and share patient workload.

Provide assessment, education, intervention and re-assessment of all assigned patients.

Provide medications as ordered.

Enter medications into Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.).

Complete lab requisitions for future internal and external appointments.

Coordinate patient’s follow ups and referrals.

Coordinate, case manage and maintains the patient specific registry for HIV medication regime for participating IDC clients.

Work in collaboration with all other clinic staff to ensure an efficient flow.

Practice standard precautions at all times.

Assist with clinic medication room coverage assignments. Act as the backup for the Pharmacy.

Case Management and coordination of patient treatment for IDC clients.

Work with colleagues to ensure patient eligibility for HIV services. 

Participate in new programs for HIV.

Coordinate prior authorizations from patients’ insurance providers to ensure patients receive services & Medication as ordered.

Ensures linkage for pregnant HIV patients with County Perinatal Nurse.

Assist with coordination of new Test and Treat program in collaboration with the HIV program staff.

Links patients to ancillary services such as ADAP, nutrition, mental health and adherence counselors.

Coordinate treatment and case manage eligible Hepatitis C patients.

Attend regular HIV coordination meetings.

Conducts home visits when necessary for clients who are non-complaint or have critical labs/ medically comprised.

Manage TB care coordination and transfer of interjurisdictional care to appropriate Counties and State.

Management of Electronic Disease Notification (EDN) referrals and refugee referrals.

Electronic transmission of X-ray referrals to State consultant.

Continuous liaison with local TB program staff.

Takes precaution to reduce potential infection exposure when dealing with infectious cases coming to clinic.

Assists in contact investigation with TB program staff as needed.

Coordinate Direct Observe Prevention Therapy (DOPT) services as ordered.

Participates in new Antidote Project.

Completes all necessary training at State and CDC levels to ensure competency.

Attends TB consortium meetings on a rotational basis.

Prepared for and participated in local and State audits including TB, HIV, and PFS programs.

Ensure customer satisfaction by fostering a pleasant work environment and immediately reporting any issues to supervisor.

Assist in data collection.

Communicate regularly with supervisor to keep her/him aware of any issues.

Reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

Conduct quarterly phlebotomy classes for nurses and support staff to maintain competency and ensure consistent, high quality specimen collection practices.

Participates in Quality Assurance activities and in planned educational sessions.

Participates in staff meeting

Assist with new staff orientation and facilitate student preceptorship

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques 
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public/coworkers in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments   
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to utilize the Nursing Process in the care of individuals, families, and communities.
• Ability to teach, interview and counsel clients with varied health problems regarding their care on an individual or group basis
• Knowledge and experience in Continuous Quality Improvement
• Ability to utilize the computer independently

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

• This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, and in accordance with Rule 64B9 Florida Administrative Code.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• 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 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.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must have a maintain a Basic Life Support Certification.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00AM to 5:00PM   (B) Total hours in workweek 40     (C)  This position requires daily in-office or some field work.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I  nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

345 South Congress Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33445

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.