COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64029523

Requisition No: 873861 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64029523

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64029523 

Salary:  $77,000 - $81,000 

Posting Closing Date: 04/26/2026 

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COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The individual in this position will provide program management and oversight for adult, travel, refugee health, and children’s immunization services across all agency sites. This role includes supervising immunization and employee health staff at the Ringling and North Port locations within the Disease Control and Health Protection Division of DOH Sarasota. Responsibilities include all aspects of staff supervision, such as employee recruitment and selection, developing performance plans, conducting evaluations, directing daily work, approving leave, and administering disciplinary actions as needed.

1. Plans, promotes, coordinates, and monitors Immunization Program activities/services for the agency according to the current edition of the CHD Guidebook, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations, the Communicable Diseases Control manual, and the Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases (American Academy of Pediatrics Red Book).
   1. Acts as an Immunization liaison/resource person within the CHD, as well as for other CHDs, hospitals, and private health care providers.
   2. Promotes sound clinical practice within the Department of Health (DOH)-Sarasota and the community at large via distributing and helping to interpret latest policy changes and State Immunization Program memos, arranging for needed staff/private provider in-service training and troubleshooting technique or vaccine scheduling problems as needed.
   3. Ensures quality of services.
      1. Monitors immunization procedures at all DOH-Sarasota sites, ensuring the correct use of Vaccines for Children (VFC) and purchased vaccines.
      2. Develops and ensures delivery of comprehensive training program for all new DOH-Sarasota immunization staff.
      3. Develops and reviews Quality Improvement program standards.
      4. Implements Quality Improvement measures and follows up on corrective action plans.
   4. Updates Immunization Protocols annually or as needed.
   5. Serves as subject matter expert and resource person for Immunizations, providing technical assistance and educational support to nursing staff at DOH-Sarasota, private providers and, through co-chairing regional immunization workshops, to area CHDs.
   6. Manages vaccines inventory, ordering and billing agency-wide.
   7. Monitors vaccine use and accountability at all sites. Works with site managers and immunization staff to ensure accuracy in vaccine administration, documentation, inventory control and to decrease vaccine waste at all times.
   8. Promotes access to vaccines in the community for adults, children and special needs/high risk populations and collaborates with the Mobile Medical Unit, the school board and other community partners.
   9. Assumes delegated responsibility for monitoring Religious Exemptions from Immunizations for agency.
   10. Acts as the designated information Custodian for the Immunization data set according to applicable Florida Statutes (FS)/Florida Administrative Code (FAC) and the current DOH-Sarasota Information Security manual.
   11. Meets with the Director of DCHP for purposes of planning and evaluation.
   12. Develop short and long-term immunization goals in line with agency standards.
   13. Participates in Communicable Disease outbreak control via managing immunization clinics when appropriate, utilizing CHD and State resources when needed.
   14. Develops and manages Immunization Department budget, including local, federal and state revenue sources.
2. Provides supervision for assigned immunization staff, according to DOH Personnel rules and regulations and the current edition of the DOH Employee Handbook and the Personnel Rules.
   1. Plans and directs the work of the staff at both the Ringling and North Port sites.
   2. Plans workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.
   3. Evaluates staff through observing their performance in various settings and prepares written performance evaluations.  
   4. Completes annual performance evaluations, including a 6-month review for all direct reports.
   5. Completes and keeps up to date position descriptions as per DOH requirements for all direct reports.
   6. Motivates staff to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
   7. Oversee the administration of immunizations ensuring accurate technique.
   8. Assures the accuracy and timelines of all required reports.
   9. Provides/arranges for orientation and training of new and existing staff as appropriate.
   10. Assures the staff maintains accurate and complete medical records. The employer, Department of Health, County Health Department, is the owner of the medical records as defined by Section 455.667 Florida Statute.
   11. Recommends hiring, transferring, promoting, disciplining and terminating of staff.
3. Provides oversight, with Division Director, of Sarasota County Health Department Employee Health (EH) program and staff
   1. Attends and participates in staff development, such as staff meetings and continuing education.
   2. Performs related duties as necessary with adjustable scheduling.
   3. Works with Employee Health Nurse, Disease Intervention Services (DIS), and other DOH-Sarasota divisions in the investigation, surveillance, treatment and follow-through for DOH-Sarasota staff in the event of a communicable disease exposure.
   4. With Employee Health representative, monitors employee blood-borne pathogen exposures, ensuring supervisors have appropriate and current information, and that employees who are exposed race care and follow-up via DOH workman’s compensation provider.
4. Miscellaneous Activities
   1. Attends and participates in staff development, such as staff meetings and continuing education.
   2. Performs related duties as necessary with adjustable scheduling.
   3. Is a member of the DOH-Sarasota Nursing Supervisory team, responsible for the management of the Special Needs Shelters or other disaster-related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate in writing
• Ability to interact with individuals appropriately
• Ability to organize, prioritize & schedule
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Skills in nursing process
• Ability to make visits/meetings in a community setting outside the Health Department as scheduled
• Ability to direct the work of others

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Current, active Florida Nursing license in accordance with FS 464, or a multistate license from another Compact State

Preferred –

• Bachelor Science in Nursing (BSN), or a bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus relevant nursing experience of two years or more
• Experience working in an immunization clinic
• Familiar with the vaccine schedule for both children and adults.
• Supervisory experience

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:

William L. Little Health & Human Services (headquarters)

2200 Ringling Boulevard

Sarasota, FL 34237

and

North Port Family Health Center

6950 Outreach Way

North Port, FL 34287

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.

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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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.