Requisition No: 797015 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64001544

Position Number: 64001544 

Salary:  $48,000 - $54,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2023 

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Reviews, on a regular basis, maternal and reproductive health and other health related materials that impact policy and program development, including attending conferences and seminars to enhance knowledge base.  Responds to requests for information regarding the operation of maternal, and reproductive health services.

Participates in Quality Assurance reviews of Healthy Start coalitions, county health departments and private providers.  Provides technical assistance and monitoring of services for compliance with state and federal guidelines.  Participates in analyzing data and trends related to the health of the women of reproductive age in order to improve services and systems throughout the state.  Serves as a county liaison for Reproductive Health services in assigned counties.

Coordinates and develops training programs, plans and conducts meetings, workshops, or seminars for county health department and Healthy Start staff, providers, and the community to build capacity and integrate a variety of topics and services affecting women of reproductive age.

Provides consultation and technical assistance to staff county health departments, contract providers and others as requested in matters related to comprehensive reproductive health services in the area of public health nursing and/or other areas as assigned responsibility and as requested.  Participates in designing and developing documents and reports, and implementing services related to reproductive health and nursing issues.

Assists with the analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues, grant applications and research relevant to reproductive health and nursing.

Serves on interdepartmental and intradepartmental workgroups and meetings and participates in work efforts related to those workgroups and meetings. Participates as a team member in the planning and development of new and or expanded reproductive health initiatives, providing technical assistance and serving as a liaison with other agencies and organizations.

Is responsible for providing technical assistance to and consultation in the development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives related to managing services provided to women of reproductive age, including family planning services.  Assists in the development of policies, protocols, standards, and guidelines, and any other documents necessary for the administration and implementation of infant maternal and reproductive health services. 

Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required, utilizing knowledge of the basic principles and practices of public health and standards of nursing care.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of nursing practices; Knowledge of program coordination and evaluation techniques.  Ability to plan and develop programs or program components; Ability to maintain effective working relationships; Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data; Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner; Ability to prepare various reports.

Qualifications:

Minimum - A Registered Nursing license is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field and three years of professional nursing experience, including two years of supervisory, administrative, consultative, educational public health, or pediatric nursing experience, and licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.

Preferred -

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:

Tallahassee, FL.

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.

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.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.