ASSISTANT COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR - 64035753 Reclassing to Senior Community Health Nursing Supv

Requisition No: 836588 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ASSISTANT COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR - 64035753 Reclassing to Senior Community Health Nursing Supv

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64035753 

Salary:  60,000.00 - 65,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Class Title: ASSISTANT COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR Reclassing to Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor 

Base Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 annually

Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

                 400 W. Airport Blvd

                 Sanford, FL 32773   

Remote work will not be a consideration.

This position will be responsible for day-to-day supervisory activities in the DOH-Seminole clinic. The clinic is responsible for administering DOH-Seminole’s Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and HIV programs, School Physicals, and Immunizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and management of nursing staff, administrative staff, and daily activities pertaining to the clinic and Patient Portal. The incumbent will develop and implement policies and procedures for the clinic and complete Family Planning and HMS reports as directed. They will also conduct continuous quality improvement activities to ensure clinical measures are being met and assess and respond to budgetary needs. Quality improvement initiatives may exam outcomes in the Title X/family Planning Program, Immunizations Program and Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP). This position will step in to provide direct nursing care to patients as needed.  

The Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor will also review and approve leave and attendance records. They will approve requests for annual (vacation time), sick, compensatory time, over time, administrative, leave with and/or without pay time and flexible work schedules. Ensures adherence to State procedures, HIPPA guidelines, protects the rights and confidentiality of clients, and maintains the integrity of the agency and clients. Additionally, they will review and communicate DOH policies, protocols, and procedures relating to information security, and confidentiality.

Under the direction of the Executive Community Health Nursing Director, this position’s duties also include communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

The Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor will plan one-on-one staff meetings, conference attendance (when applicable), continuing education opporutnties, and  trainings and in-services. This position will also work with relevant staff to assit with orientation for new employees, and participate in outreach events throughout the year to promote DOH-Seminole services and perform other related duties assigned to support the mission of the Florida Department of Health.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of medical terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of interviewing; data collection and analysis principles and procedures. Knowledge of advanced nursing principles including health assessment, physical exam, and medication prescription. Ability to prepare reports, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to TB, Refugee Health and other programs as assigned, Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Federal and Florida Statutes; Ability to provide customer service in a tactful and courteous manner; work independently, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving techniques; Computer skills including word processing, data entry and sending and reviewing emails.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27

• Valid BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited higher education institution.

• Knowledge of and skill in using Health Management System (HMS) and the Florida State Health Online Tracking System (FL SHOTS).

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

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.

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.

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.