REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64027911

A Registered Nursing License is required for this position. This is a highly responsible Registered Nurse Specialist position exercising independent judgment when providing health education, support, and case management/care coordination to improve pregnancy outcomes, child health and development and the prenatal life period to a culturally diverse population of pregnant women, infants, and children under 3 years of age. Maintains confidentiality regarding all client’s information. This position performs a wide range of duties under limited supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor (SCHNS). Ensures that all data set(s) under this position’s responsibilities are available to those that need to know, protects the integrity of those assigned data set(s), and assists the Security Coordinator as needed to comply with policies and procedures described in Security Policy 3 – area of responsibilities. Travel is required. The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business. State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. § 287.17). May be required to use personal vehicle.

Responsible for providing intense case management/care coordination and outreach activities to a large high-risk complex Healthy Start case load according to the regulations of the Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines. Activities include scheduling appointments, making telephone calls to clients and health care providers, conducting required home visits to complete Healthy Start pathways, prenatal and postnatal comprehensive assessments, care coordination services, completing infants and toddlers Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), and initiating referrals for those children that are not meeting developmental milestones and be able to work with clients of diverse backgrounds and values. Provides community referrals based upon the needs of the client and family. Assesses and evaluates the clients’ Individual Plan of Care with each client encounter, assists clients in making physicians’ appointments. Responsible for developing, updating, and coordinating a Family Support Plan for each Healthy Start family. Care coordination services also include outreach and consultation with community agencies and physicians to minimize obstacles in accessing services. Documents and codes all services based upon Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines and established protocols in the client electronic record. Provides health education to Health Start families to include anticipatory guidance, prenatal and postnatal education, inter- conception care, family planning, breastfeeding, smoking cessation, ASQ screenings as indicated using evidence based established curriculums and clinical pathways. These services may be provided one on one with clients or in a group setting.

Participate in Interdisciplinary Team case conferences. Monitors State Performance Measures and Birth Outcome Reports. Participates in mandatory monthly Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) meetings. Participates in services and staff development as it relates to job performance.

Provide education to potential clients within the WIC Department regarding the Healthy Start program. Engage with individuals to assess potential eligibility, explain program services and benefits, and encourage enrollment in Healthy Start. Facilitate referrals and provide information to support access to program services. 

Participates in after-hour events that may include annual community baby shower, educational classes, etc.

Consults and /or participates in staffing as needed and reviews records for quality improvement as assigned. Evaluates and reviews caseload on a periodic basis with nursing supervisor.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: 

 Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing and skills in the application of nursing in Maternal and Child Health.

 Ability to plan, organize and coordinate large work assignments.

 Ability to provide case management/care coordination services to clients.

 Ability to identify community resources.

 Ability to demonstrate competency in using electronic health records, evidence based educational curriculums, and Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive). 

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Valid and current Florida Registered Nursing License or a multi-state license from another compact state.

Valid driver's license.

Experience working with a culturally diverse population.

1-3 years' experience in Maternal or Child Health.

Preferred:

Case management/care coordination experience (3+ years).

Home visiting experience (1-3 years).

Experience working with electronic medical records.

Experience working in Public Health.

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:

1295 W. Fairfield Drive; Pensacola, FL 32501

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:

This position is not eligible for telework.

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.