REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64029272

Requisition No: 875020 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64029272

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64029272 

Salary:  $71,440.72 - $75,012.86 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2026 

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REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST 

This is an internal opportunity only. Only current DOH employees will be considered.

The Registered Nurse Specialist works in the specialized area of Tuberculosis and Refugee Health under the direct supervision of Clinical Supervisor in the Division of Disease Control and Health Protection, Department of Health in Pinellas County. The incumbent provides professional public health nursing services in the clinic and utilizes principles of the sciences of professional nursing and public health ensuring for the implementation of effective case management practices. The incumbent utilizes the public health nursing process of case finding, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, case management, evaluation and documents nursing care utilizing the integrated Nursing Process/SOAPIE, or SOAP format as indicated by Department of Health policy and procedure. 

Responsibilities:

• Completes nursing duties as assigned in the clinical and case management settings in both Refugee Health and Tuberculosis clinics as assigned. 
• Responsible for ensuring that all newly arriving refugees, asylees and other Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) eligible persons complete the health screening and vaccination process in a timely manner. 
• Provide appropriate health orientation and education for all newly arrived refugees, asylees and other ORR eligible persons.
• Strengthen collaborative relationships with refugee resettlement agencies and local health care providers to ensure that newly arrived refugees, asylees and other ORR eligible persons understand and utilize the U.S. health care system.
• Ensures clinic patient flow - Initiates clinic client intake procedures, identifies client needs, and provides referrals and follow-up client education as ordered. Assists with the timely administration of recommended immunizations.
• Reviews Electronic Disease Notification (EDN) system to identify and assist with immigrants with A-C statuses that need further follow up for Tuberculosis, including latent active TB, and other communicable diseases. 
• Assesses, plans and manages client care based on physical and laboratory findings in accordance with established program procedures and protocols; evaluates and interprets lab results. 
• Compiles and evaluates patient’s health history, physical findings, and if necessary, initiates further diagnostic laboratory tests.
• Provides health education.
• Initiates treatment under a physician’s supervision or within the limits of established protocols; Completes appropriate referrals as needed; Documents all observations findings and actions in the HMS database as well as EDN worksheets as appropriate, following established procedures while always maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Maintains communication with the clinical supervisor and program manager advising on status of clients.
• Submits completed EARS, time and attendance and other required documentation as required.
• Attends required meetings and training, including annual staff and nursing in-services and Nursing Action Team meetings when scheduled by the agency.
• Provides professional and community education programs on tuberculosis. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of professional nursing and public health principles, practices and techniques in specialized areas.
• Knowledge of the theories and concepts of preventive health care.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of medical and/or public health field.
• Knowledge and skills in epidemiologic investigations.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Skill in the application of nursing theory in specialized areas.
• Skill in communication of health information.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to administer immunizations.
• Ability to draw blood.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.
• Ability to learn and use computer software applications.
• 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 document thoroughly.
• Ability to teach health care.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 464 or a multistate license from another Compact State. 
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Preferred

• 2 years of experience working in HMS
• 2 years of experience working with refuges, immigrant or underserved populations
• 2 years of experience providing patient education in a clinic setting

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:

Department of Health in Pinellas County

St. Petersburg location

205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St N,

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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.