EXECUTIVE COMM HEALTH NURSING DIR - SES - 64053863

Requisition No: 848119 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: EXECUTIVE COMM HEALTH NURSING DIR - SES - 64053863

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64053863 

Salary:  $72,000.00 - $80,974.66 

Posting Closing Date: 04/07/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Open Competitive

This is a responsible executive nursing position performs professional, supervisory and administrative work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief of Medical and Health Services within the Division of Children’s Medical Services (CMS).

This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing work, approving leave and taking disciplinary action as appropriate.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervises clinical and administrative staff responsible for quality assurance monitoring ensuring programmatic standards are met, provision of technical assistance, along with staff and provider development.

Leads and coordinates internal audits of clinical and administrative processes and documentation to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and program objectives or identify needed areas for quality improvement.

Conducts statewide program quality management reviews by records reviews, process evaluation and analysis of documentation, work product, and data. Oversees the development and maintenance of program standards, service delivery, and outcomes.

Monitors, analysis or evaluates quantitative and qualitative data. Investigates quality issues and root causes. Identifies, implements or monitors quality improvement practices. Drafts, reviews and finalizes programmatic reports.

Collaborates with program staff and management to design and implement or maintain performance improvement programs that support long-term goals, using quality improvement methods and best practices.

Identifies ongoing and periodic training needs for staff and provider onboarding and development, including skill-building training in the specialized field of pediatrics and complex medical care. Designs and develops or procures needed evidenced based training or training programs to implement. Training is inclusive of evaluation methods for ongoing monitoring of training needs, quality assurance and improvement.

Oversees the development, review, and revision of program rules, reports, manuals, process flows, training, procedures, and policies. Assists in the drafting and analysis of proposed legislation and rules deemed necessary to improve service delivery.

Provides consultation and technical assistance to departmental staff, providers, and the public regarding program information and issues. Coordinates responses to oral and written requests for programmatic information.

Develops and maintains materials for program and staff planning, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation inclusive of data for quarterly, annual and special reports.

May supervise others and provide input into financial, procurement, and contracting decisions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficient.
• Effectively collaborate in a team environment.
• Present and explain technical information.
• Manage complex projects independently.
• Excellent organization skills.  
• Effective management skills including supervising multidisciplinary staff.
• Adaptive leadership abilities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum - Active Florida Registered Nurse license or a multistate license from another Compact State.
• Valid State driver's license.
• Preferred - Pediatric nursing, supervision/leadership, quality improvement tools and techniques such as Six Sigma or Lean, program evaluation, quality assurance audits.
• Five (5) years or more preferred years of clinical experience, with two (2) years or more preferred years of management experience.

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:

Alexander Building
2020 Capital Circle SE
Tallahassee, FL 32399

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.