COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64007517

Requisition No: 880952 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64007517

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64007517 

Salary:  $51,704.34 - $62,215.66 

Posting Closing Date: 08/24/2026 

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Florida Department of Health

Open Competitive

Position Pending Reclassification

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional nursing position in the Newborn Screening Follow-up Program’s (NBS) Nursing Unit within the Division of Children’s Medical Services. NBS is a Mission Critical program responsible for the tracking and surveillance of the statewide screening program for all newborns in Florida. This position is expected to be knowledgeable about a variety of rare metabolic, endocrine, hematology, immunology, and cardiac conditions. This position provides guidance and technical assistance to medical providers throughout Florida on newborn screening matters.

This position will join a group of other Registered Nurse Consultants with the NBS Nursing Unit. The ability to collaborate, communicate, and work well as a member of a team is imperative.

NBS nurses:

• Receive, evaluate, and interpret newborn screening results received from the state laboratory per standard operating procedures, and determine next steps in the care plan. This includes communication with contracted NBS Referral Centers, hospitals, midwives, primary care providers, and parents/guardians regarding results and next steps. Screening results are required to be reviewed and disseminated to the appropriate recipient(s) quickly to expedite follow-up, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Perform case management activities to ensure follow-up recommendations were completed. This includes monitoring the newborn screening data system for repeat results, additional outreach to primary care providers and/or parent/guardians, analyzing diagnostic case reports received from NBS Referral Centers, while tracking activities and diagnoses across systems.
• Provide technical assistance and education to birthing facilities, children’s hospitals, home birth providers, primary care providers, and others as deemed necessary, and develops training and educational materials for these key stakeholders. Travel is required.
• Perform quality assurance activities in several facets of daily tasks.
• Partner with the NBS Contract Unit to perform programmatic monitoring for the NBS Referral Centers and Long-Term Genetics Programs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position will require knowledge, skills, and abilities, including:

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to provide excellent follow-up.
• Ability to learn Program-specific data systems and computer applications.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to provide training and technical assistance to large and small groups.
• Ability to manage time effectively and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain a calm, positive attitude while meeting deadlines with tight turnaround times. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to demands with ease.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the use of proper grammar, in both verbal and written communications.
• Outstanding customer service when interacting with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum – 

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Section 464, Florida Statutes.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.

Preferred – 

• Newborn Screening Experience.
• Contract Management or Program Management experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Programs.

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:

2020 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, FL 32399 with 20% travel statewide

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.