OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64948510

Requisition No: 862544 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64948510

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64948510 

Salary:  $28.84 - $30.29 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT

Class Title: OPS Senior Commmunity Health Nurse

Position Number: 64948510

Base Salary:$28.84 - $30.29 Hourly

Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive

              Orlando, FL 32809

**DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.

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

 JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an independent professional Senior Community Health Nurse position in the School Health Program working under the supervision of a Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. This nurse provides community health nursing services in assigned schools, including home assessments as needed in the interest of school health. Ensures client records are secure, and confidentiality is maintained. This position requires driving to various schools throughout Orange County. Reliable transportation and a valid Florida Driver’s License are required. Provides and coordinates generalized school health services at assigned schools according to the local School Health Services Plan. Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of health needs, both physical and emotional of school-aged children as evidenced by ability to deliver health promotion education, disease prevention education, and health protection services.

Performs student record reviews in assigned schools to determine compliance with the following: Certification of Immunization or Certificate of Immunization Exemption, Health examinations within the past twelve months for students entering Florida’s schools for the first time to ensure compliance with current laws and requirements. Conducts Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) clinic reviews in assigned schools to ensure policies (Medication Administration, Emergency Supplies), and procedures are followed. Reviews annual training of designated OCPS personal with verification of delegate’s understanding of assignment is documented to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.

Participates and conducts basic health screenings (Vision, Scoliosis, Growth, and Development {Body Mass Index}) to school-aged children. Conducts training of DOH- Orange County and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) staff to help in these screenings. Ensures all basic health screening services provided are entered into the Health Management System (HMS). For students requiring further medical evaluation, ensures referrals are sent out to parents notifying them of their child’s need to be seen by their primary care practitioner for further medical evaluation. Ensures follow-up to parents whom referrals were made and tracks progress. 

Provides health education classes to DOH- Orange County and Orange County Public School (OCPS) staff. Participates in orientation and training of new staff as requested. Provides training and instruction to DOH- Orange County and Orange County Public School staff in immunization policies, procedures, and protocols. Communicates with school staff and parents as needed to update requirements. Participates in health fairs and community events (Immunization events) on-going. Provides immunizations to children in Orange County to prepare for back-to-school season and as needed. Ensures vaccines once administered are entered into Florida Shots and Florida’s Health Management System (HMS).

Participates in mandatory New Hire Orientation and Annual FDOH trainings. Attends staff meetings, in-service and trainings. Ensures professional development by completing mandatory trainings, webinars, and on-line trainings. Provides training to both FDOH Orange direct reports and OCPS staff as needed.

Performs other related duties as required including such activities as developing staff, mentors, coaches, motivates staff, individually and as a group; understands and supports diversity; and maintains a positive work environment. Provides nursing support as needed at outreach/awareness and incident response events within the community to include mass immunizations, emergency response activities, and community health engagements. Nursing support may be required outside of normal business hours to accommodate community needs during evening and weekend hours. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate nursing skills identified in the Nursing Competency Checklist.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: 

Ability to conduct individual assessments for completion of basic health screenings of OCPS students, charter, and private schools (grades K, 1, 3, & 6).

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques in conducting interviews, assessments; formulating, implementing, and evaluating plan of care.

Ability to ensure client records are secure and confidentiality is maintained.

Ability to deliver health promotion education, disease prevention education, and health protection services.

Ability to travel to various schools throughout Orange County to performed required duties.

Ability to conduct student record reviews and clinic reviews in assigned schoolsKnowledge of School Health Program policies, procedures, protocols, Florida laws, and requirement.Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills.Ability to use effective positive interpersonal skills.Ability to build positive work relationship/partnerships with Orange County Public School staff, parents/guardians, and/or stakeholders.Ability to enter data with accuracy within the expected timeframe.Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing health-related data or information.

Ability to conduct individual assessments for completion of basic health screenings of OCPS students, charter, and private schools (grades K, 1, 3, & 6).

Ability to deliver health promotion education, disease prevention education, and health protection services.

Ability to perform duties related to orientation and training of new staff.

Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills.

Ability to use effective positive interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with others.Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques.Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral communication skills.Ability to use effective positive interpersonal skills.Ability to build positive work relationship/partnerships with Orange County Public School staff, parents/guardians, and/or stakeholders.Ability to work effectively with others.Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques in conducting interviews, assessments; formulating, implementing, and evaluating plan of care.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An active Florida Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with F.S. 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with F.A.C. 210-6.27 and at minimum one (1) year of professional nursing experience.

One (1) year of verifiable professional pediatric experience. Your experience in pediatric nursing can be clinical, management, consultation, or DOH-Orange Health Department experience. 

Currently have a valid FL driver’s license or state identification card OR a valid driver’s license from another state (you will be required to get a FL driver license within 30 days of hire).

Requires the incumbent to travel in the field at various public and private schools throughout Orange County.  In absence of a county vehicle, you must have access to personal transportation.

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, 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. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.  

A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university is preferred.

 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:

Orange County

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) 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.