SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64004100

Requisition No: 872337 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64004100

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004100 

Salary:  $57,000.00- $60,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/29/2026 

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SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

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

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position performs professional Public Health Nursing work in a specialized area requiring training beyond that required as a Registered Nurse. This position performs professional nursing duties and responsibilities in the School Health Program in Hernando County School District and works independently.

Ensures that no student will be admitted or attend any public or non-public school without proper documentation; performs record reviews to determine compliance with the following:

1. Certification of Immunization or Certificate of Immunization Exemption.
2. Health examination within the past twelve months for all students entering Florida schools for the first time.

Manages health care issues of students concerning actual or potential health problems which include but are not limited to:

1. Nursing Assessments and triage including rapid assessment of acute physical problems when necessary.
2. First aid and emergency treatment.
3. Vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth and development screenings.
4. Obesity and nutritional counseling and education.

Ensures that a Cumulative School Health Record is established for each student and the record includes documentation of identified health problems and corrective measures taken.  Completes a separate professional treatment record to be used to document the provision of confidential health services by the health care professionals.

Assists in identification of high-risk students with medical issues requiring assistance and possible emergency intervention in the school setting.  Individual Care Plans and Emergency Care Plans will be initiated and shared with appropriate staff.

Acts as liaison in communication of health-related problems (within the limits of client confidentiality) between parents, teachers, coaches, other health providers and students (including home visits as needed) to form a collaborative effort to meet the needs of the child.  When working with middle and or high school youth, provides a teen-friendly approach to student’s medical and emotional needs while advising in a professional, organized and confidential manner.

Provides health education to families, school personnel, students and refers for services when appropriate.  Provides age-appropriate nursing counseling as needed.

Acts as a resource person/nursing consultant (within the limits of DOH-Hernando policies) and provides health information for school health professional, teachers and other school staff.  Participates as a member of the School Health Advisory Board.  Collaborates with school and community support services in order to facilitate the oversight of student health and improve health outcomes of students.

Assists in developing a procedure for administration of medications during school hours. Ensure that medical services (invasive procedures) are provided by appropriately trained individuals and these individuals are evaluated annually for competency. Provides Medication Administration classes to School Health Professional as well as all staff designated by the principal to administer medications annually. Additionally, provides training for “Field Trip” medication administration annually. Provides education as needed to students permitted by physician and parent to self-administer medications.   Ensures that physicians’ orders are in place; takes and implements physicians’ orders.

Manages and coordinates special projects related to School Health as outlined in the local School Health Services Plan, established protocols and supervisor’s instructions.

Performs other related duties as assigned per supervisor’s instructions with adjustable scheduling.  Attends and participates in staff development and in-service education programs.  Maintains current CPR certification for health professionals.  Follows DOH rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.
• Ability to assist in planning and conducting a variety of training activities.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to teach health care.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to FS 464 Fla Admin code 210-8.22 or 8.27

Preferred –

Experience is childhood immunizations.

Experience in School health.

Experience working for a County School District or DOH

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:

7551 Forest Oaks Boulevard Spring Hill, FL 34606

300 S Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601

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.

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.    

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.