NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64004343

Requisition No: 886999 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64004343

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004343 

Salary:  $65,000 - $72,000 annually - plus $2,465.20 CAD annually. 

Posting Closing Date: 11/20/2026 

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NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning and directing work, approving leave, and having the authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions.

This Nursing Program Specialist position is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the Florda Department of Health (FDOH)- Monroe County School Health Program and managing dental contracts.

FDOH-MONROE SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM:

Coordinates and evaluates all FDOH-Monroe County School Health Program activities. Attends meetings with community partners.                

Clinical supervisor for all FDOH-Monroe County School Health Program staff, including FDOH-Monroe County and Monroe County School District School Health staff.

Childhood Immunization Program and School Aged Children: Provides education, materials and updates regarding immunization requirements to staff, physicians, and school personnel.  Completes the Kindergarten and 7th grade Annual Report is a culmination of private, public and Charter schools in Monroe County highlighting Immunization Compliance and collaborates with School Health Nursing, school district staff and community to develop strategies to increase childhood immunization compliance. 

Develops goals and objectives for basic and supplemental school health plans in collaboration with the State of Florida Department of Health School Health Program, the FDOH-Monroe County and the Monroe County School District and coordinates the implementation of the plan with Monroe County School Health Nursing staff.

Coordinates and completes all required school health reports. Annual report, school health service plan.

Creates and maintains the Monroe County School District’s Health contract, ensures that school district policies match FDOH orders and directives.

Creates and monitors purchase orders that supports school health functions.

DENTAL CONTRACTS:

Serves as contract manager for third-party dental contracts.

Other job related duties as assigned.   Including (but not limited to) Vaccine PODS that may include vaccine administration for school aged children and FDOH-Monroe County community vaccine campaigns.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing practices and public health principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques to effectively monitor and improve programmatic outcomes
• Knowledge of contract management policies and procedures
• Knowledge of FDOH Contract guidelines and management.

Skills

• Skill in the use of computers including Microsoft Office applications (word, excel, e-mail, etc.) and in the use of automated client databases such as Health Management System (HMS) or a comparable client database
• Proficient in organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Skilled in preparing clear, concise, and impactful written and verbal reports for internal leadership, grant compliance, and stakeholders.
• Effective in planning, coordinating, and evaluating multiple concurrent projects, including events, initiatives, and strategic meetings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaborative relationships with schools, nonprofits, coalitions, and government agencies.

Abilities:

• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability to supervise people
• Ability to accurately document and maintain client medical charts (manually or electronically)
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to develop various reports
• Ability to direct nursing and teaching activities
• Ability to assess budgetary needs
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to plan, organize and direct program activities
• Ability to establish community coalitions and work effectively with community partners

Qualifications:

Minimum -

• Requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with chapter 454, F.S. or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with FAC 210.8.22 or 8.27, or certification as a physician's assistant is accordance with Chapter 458 FS.
• Position requires a valid Florida Driver’s License and access to private transportation
• Must maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association and provide evidence of completion bi-annually.  Employees are responsible for maintaining BLS at their own expense.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Emergency Duty: 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. 
• Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.
• Supervisory: This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Contract Manager: Serves as contract manager as required by Section 287.057(15), Florida Statutes.

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:

Key West, FL 33040

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:

Positions assigned to School Health may follow either a 10‑month or 12‑month work schedule, depending on program needs and available funding. Work assignments during summer months vary by location. Your specific work schedule, summer assignment expectations, and leave eligibility will be communicated by your hiring manager or program leadership

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.    

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.