COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64081628

Requisition No: 870266 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64081628

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64081628 

Salary:  64,422.10 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/25/2026 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position coordinates the School Health Program in Union County. This position is responsible for implementing and supervising all nursing program activities within the school health setting. The primary duties of this position include planning and directing school health services and evaluation of work performances for staff assigned to the school health program. Provides school health services in a school to include classroom education on health-related topics, follow-up via home visits, phone calls, and letters to ensure referrals are completed on children. Provides nursing services in the school clinic as needed to assess students’ needs for further medical services.

This position hires, trains, supervises and evaluates all staff assigned to the school health program. This position is responsible for directing the work of employees to ensure the best use of time and resources, maintain coverage in school’s absenteeism. Plans and implements training of school health staff and district school staff related to health issues.

Plans, implements, and directs school-based health screenings at all school sites to include ensuring adequate staffing, equipment, and supplies are available. Ensures follow up to all children who have screenings indicating further services are needed.

Plans, implements, and directs school-based immunization clinics. This position is responsible for supervising all schools required immunization follow ups, staffing all school-based immunization clinics, and coding for all immunizations given in the schools for reporting to the State on the status of the immunization levels.

Develops and implements school health plans in conjunction with school board personnel to ensure compliance with state and county regulations and needs. Completes the school health plan and end of year report. Ensures timely submission to the State Office and District School Board. Participates with the school direct on Health Advisory Team. This position provides input to the school system on all issues related to health and presents as necessary to the school board on issues related to school health.

Coordinates CPR classes for communities within Bradford/Union Counties. Assist Nursing Director with communicable disease investigations in the school setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.

• Emotional maturity and intelligence.
• Ability to problem-solve in sensitive situations.
• Ability to produce accurate data records and to summarize results in report form.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations related to confidential information.
• Skilled in the use of nursing equipment and instruments.
• Ability to plan organize and direct school health programs.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• Experience working in pediatrics or school health.

Preferred:

• Experience completing reports.

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:

Lake Butler, 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.    

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.