NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64001961

Requisition No: 856100 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64001961

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001961 

Salary:  $49,000.00 to $52,000.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2025 

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This is an open competitive advertisement.

PLEASE NOTE: Completion of candidate work history on the State of Florida Employment Application is required in order to be considered. Submission of a resume cannot be accepted in lieu of the completed work history but can be included with your application.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This Nursing Program Specialist is responsible for performing nursing and case management for HIV positive clients and the Chronic Hepatitis C program clients of the Bay County Health Department under the direct supervision of the Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor.  Maintains confidentiality regarding all client information.   Some travel is required. Strict adherence to all security guidelines is expected.  The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Bay County Health Department 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 of being 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 incumbent will come to work and exhibit an attitude of friendliness and eager customer service towards all clients and act respectfully and courteously to fellow employees and clients.

HIV/AIDS Clinic 

For persons identified as HIV/AIDS positive, provides nursing interventions based on nursing assessment consistent with the quality standards as defined by Public Health Nursing practice based on theory and research and using the HRSA guidelines for quality care for HIV/AIDS patients.  Provide interventions such as teaching, counseling, and administration of treatments and therapies as prescribed by the clinicians.  Manages patients with HIV disease and ensures that physician’s/APRN orders are followed.  Works with clients to link clients to other care as recommended/referred by physician or APRN.  Attend training as needed or required.   Works with health department clinicians in a cooperative manner to ensure quality care for clients.

PrEP Clinic

Provide assistance as back up for persons identified for the HIV PrEP (PreExposure Prophylactic) Clinic. Maintains confidentiality regarding all client information.  Provide case management, evaluate and encourage and educate high risk negative individuals on PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).   Provide interventions such as teaching, counseling, and administration of therapies as prescribed by the clinicians.  Provide PrEP clinical services and protocol according to CDC and State guidelines.

EARS and Staff Meetings

Completes all required reporting such as EARS, documentation requirements, requests and assignments correctly and within allotted time frames.  Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings and other professional and staff development activities.

Other Duties

Assists in additional office related activities and duties as assigned.

Performs quality audits for HIV clinic. 

Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Phlebotomy, ability to multi-task, organizational skills, ability to use basic clinical equipment needed to measure vital signs, effective communication skills (verbal and written), ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be culturally competent, recognize the importance of timely documentation and service entry, use of electronic charting.

Qualifications:

Registered Nurses License.

Valid Driver’s License

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.

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:

Panama City, Florida 

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.