SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVIS - 64034058

SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVISOR  

Pending Anticipated Vacancy 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. 

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be 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. 

This is a Career Service, Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor position within the Highlands County Health Department that represents the agency and its mission and values. This is a highly responsible public health nursing position working in a clinic setting requiring strong administrative as well as nursing skills.  Coordinates all clinical services and nursing activities (not limited to Adult Health, Family Planning, Immunizations, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis).  The incumbent is part of the organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork in a diverse environment.  This position is under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Director. This position is classified as a sensitive position.  Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health Information Security and Privacy Policy and procedures.    

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

Knowledge, skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Statutes, and Rules and Regulations that pertain to the programs. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to provisions of Chapter 60K-15, Career Service System Rules. 

Skills:

• Use of equipment and supplies related to the position. 

Ability to: 

• Lead People: Motivate, provide constructive feedback, positive recognition, and organize activities to improve team skills and performance.
• Manage Processes: Integrate and utilize all components of the strategic planning process to help HCHD
• Achieve its vision. Appropriately assesses and allocates resources (financial, human, equipment, and supplies) develop, implement, and evaluate business plans.
• Human Relations: Work with others in a professional, considerate, and helpful manner. Projects a positive image of HCHD and self.
• Initiative: Be self-confident, motivated, and enthusiastic drive to perform current job duties and undertake duties of greater responsibility.
• Responsive to Direction: Take and give direction; accept and deliver constructive criticism; and respond and implement suggestions for improvement.
• Flexibility: Accommodate changing situations or plans for satisfactory performance of the job. Able to change easily from one task to another.
• Technology: Navigate the Internet, use office suite and assorted software, and use of technology equipment.
• Communication (Oral & Written): Takes the initiative to communicate accurate, up-to-date plans and information to subordinates, peers, and management. Expresses thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing. Listens and understands the views of others.
• Creative Thinking: Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.
• Team Building: Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust. Develops leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding and guiding employees.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing excellence in products and services.
• Time Management: Manages a variety of responsibilities in a timely, efficient manner and is able to prioritize tasks.   

Qualifications: 

Minimum - 

• Incumbent must hold a current, active Florida Nursing license or a multistate license from another Compact State in accordance to FL Statute 464
• Supervisor experience.
• Florida driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Must hold CPR certification. 

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. 

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 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 reflect our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.