NURSE MANAGER I - 64029507

Requisition No: 886998 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NURSE MANAGER I - 64029507

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64029507 

Salary:  $95,000.00 - $105,165.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/19/2026 

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Florida Department of Health

Pending reclassification to Nurse Manager I

**Open Competitive**

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position has a significant impact on the Department of Health’s ability to manage daily Clinical Operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, the incumbent directs day-to-day operations, including staff assignments, clinic flow, scheduling, and coverage. The incumbent supervises nursing and clinical support staff, serves as the first point of escalation for clinic issues, ensures compliance with DOH processes and state and federal program requirements, leads chart audits and quality improvement, prepares clinical data reports, and acts of behalf of the Director of Nursing in their absence.

Daily Clinical Operations

• Directs the day-to-day operations of DOH-Sarasota clinics, including daily staff assignments, clinic flow, scheduling templates, and coordination with clerical, billing, laboratory, and pharmacy staff
• Monitors daily staffing levels and redeploys nursing and support staff, including the Clinical Float RN, to maintain coverage and access to care
• Serves as the first point of escalation for clinic issues, client concerns, and complaints, resolving them promptly and informing the Executive Community Health Nursing Director of significant problems
• Ensures clinics open and operate on time with appropriate supplies, equipment, vaccine and medication inventory, and emergency readiness
• Available to work in Clinic seeing clients to ensure continuity of schedules, availability of services to clients.

Supervision and Staff Development

• Supervises assigned nursing supervisors, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, and health support technicians, including hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and corrective action
• Approves leave and timesheets for direct reports and ensures schedules meet clinical and staffing needs
• Coordinates orientation, competency validation, and annual training for clinical staff in collaboration with the Executive Community Health Nursing Director and APRN Clinical Lead
• Communicates with, motivates, trains, and evaluates staff, and plans and directs their work

Nursing Practice, Quality, and Compliance

• Establishes and maintains standards of care for community health nursing delivery and ensures practice follows DOH protocols, program guidelines, and the Nurse Practice Act (Chapter 464, F.S.)
• Conducts chart audits, peer reviews, and program monitoring, and develops corrective action plans in response to findings
• Participates in quality improvement activities to improve clinic processes, client wait times, no-show rates, and productivity
• Ensures compliance with infection control, OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, and program-specific state and federal requirements

Data, Systems, and Reporting

• Collects, organizes, and analyzes clinic data (visits, productivity, staffing, encounter completion) and prepares reports as assigned
• Supports the electronic health record (HMS), FL SHOTS, and related systems, including troubleshooting, workflow updates, and staff training
• Assists with clinical budget preparation and monitoring in collaboration with the Executive Community Health Nursing Director and Business Office

Leadership and Collaboration

• Assists in developing, reviewing, and implementing clinical policies, procedures, and program guidelines
• Represents DOH-Sarasota at local, state, and regional meetings as assigned and within travel guidelines
• Collaborates with program managers, medical providers, community partners, and other DOH-Sarasota divisions to coordinate services
• Carries out special projects assigned by the Executive Community Health Nursing Director or Health Officer

Public Health Preparedness

• Participates in emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include Special Needs Shelter staffing and clinical leadership, and may be required to work before, during, and after an emergency

Confidentiality

• Handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA, and Information Security and Privacy policies, protocols, and procedures

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing, public health administration, and preventative health care
• Ability to supervise, schedule, and fairly delegate to clinical staff
• Ability to manage multiple clinics and adjust to changing staffing needs
• Ability to analyze data and use it to improve daily clinical processes
• Proficiency with electronic health records (HMS), FLShots, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong conflict resolution skills

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Rule 64B9-3.002, F.A.C.
• Two years of professional nursing experience, including two years of supervisory, administrative, consultative, or educational public health nursing experience

or

• Two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse or higher-level community health nursing class with the State of Florida, which includes two years of supervisory, administrative, advanced clinical, or educational public health nursing experience
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred –

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field

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 Center

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

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• 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.