REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64085098

Requisition No: 881008 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64085098

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64085098 

Salary:  $62,500 - $69,500 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/18/2026 

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REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST 

Job posting category : Open Competitive 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Direct Nursing Services/Case Management:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation.  Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

The RN Specialist in this position will provide public health nursing services. The incumbent will obtain and record nursing assessments, medical and social histories; perform and interpret appropriate laboratory tests.  The incumbent will treat patients according to standing orders and will make appropriate referrals.  The RN Specialist provides individualized instruction related to illness, medications, vaccines, and general wellness; provides education to promote healthy lifestyles and will also assist physicians and ARNP’s as requested. The incumbent also responds to reportable disease reports.  In addition, this individual will  provide comprehensive medical case management services and support services.  This position provides childhood and adult immunizations. This position may require travel to other DOH Clinical sites in Monroe County based on agency need. 

Direct Nursing Services / Case Management:

The incumbent will evaluate clients in a variety of settings within the scope of Florida State and Federal guidelines, and Florida Department of Health in Monroe County policies, and the Nurse Practice Act.  Services will be performed and documented accurately utilizing designated electronic medical records and established policies and procedures. Follows Florida Department of Health in Monroe County policies and procedures, including standing orders. Performs within the guidelines and standards of the Florida Nurse Practice Act. 

• Provides direct services to clients in all DOH Monroe programs including:  HIV, Adult Health, Labs, Family Planning, STD, TB, Refugee Health, Hepatitis PReP, and Immunization.  Will assist with the administration of ordered medications, pregnancy testing, tuberculosis testing and other testing or services which fall within the nursing scope of practice 
• Utilizes nursing skills of interview, observation and evaluation to determine the medical, social and psychological needs of client/family/community and provides interventions as needed
• Counsels clients/family/community in basic health promotion  and risk behaviors, including but not limited to:  communicable disease control, maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, growth and development,  safety and anticipatory guidance 
• Offers education and information on family planning methods and services in the most efficient and effective manner 
• Advises and counsels client on health promotion, STD & HIV risk reduction, and care and management of disease 
• Provides case management to established or referred clients in need of nursing intervention, makes appropriate referrals, and then evaluates the effectiveness of this intervention 
• Assists nursing supervisor with clinic management, monitoring clinic flow and caseload, and communicating with immediate supervisor or center manager regarding significant or critical issues that could affect the division, department, or client services 
• Demonstrates willingness to cross train and increase competency in clinics as needed
• Responds promptly to emergency situations and informs supervisors of significant or critical issues that may affect the division or department
• Completes assignments and functions independently, seeks assistance from supervisor as needed 
• Assists examiners as needed 
• Assists in review of electronic laboratory results and provides follow-up and case management following Florida Department of Health in Monroe Local Policy 
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines Performs duties as described in the Florida Department of Health's Information Security policies, Protocols and Procedures, ensuring client information is secure 100% of the time

General:

• Completes EARS, Timesheets, and People First Entries within mandatory time frames
• Schedules time off in advance and collaborates with nursing supervisors to ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent
• Complies with SMART expectations related to position
• Communicates, collaborates, and assists other professionals and paraprofessionals in other units within the agency (Examples: health fairs, immunization outreaches, disaster support)
• Attends and participates in quality improvement activities, including medical record review, in-service programs, and staff meetings
• Obtains all Florida Department of Health in Monroe County and Florida Department of Health as required yearly training

Other duties as assigned:

Assists as needed in all Florida Department of Health in Monroe County clinical settings based on agency need

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing practices, principles, and techniques
• Ability to safely administer medications and immunizations within scope of nursing licensure.
• Ability to independently provide and coordinate patient care
• Ability to read and correctly interpret medical records and abstract data accurately and completely
• Ability to make sound nursing judgments independently
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Knowledge of infection control, health care services, principles and methods of infectious disease prevention and control
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations
• Knowledge of vaccine management and immunization assessment
• Knowledge of data collection
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records
• Skills in one-on-one interviewing
• Ability to effectively educate and counsel clients on health-related matters
• Ability to collaborate effectively with community partners
• 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 comparable database
• Ability to accurately document and maintain client medical charts (manually or electronically)
• Ability to adapt to change, and demonstrate problem solving
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, co-workers, and other professionals, individually and in groups
• Skill in critical thinking
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work with persons of a different race, language, culture, or socioeconomic status

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27
• 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.

On-Call Assignment: This position has been approved in accordance with Section 110.209, Florida Statutes, Chapter 60K-s, Florida Administrative Code, and Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Florida Nurses Association (FNA) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Florida Council 79. The approved On-Call form has been forwarded to the servicing human resource officer

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

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.    

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.