NURSE MANAGER I - 64082497

Requisition No: 867048 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NURSE MANAGER I - 64082497

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64082497 

Salary:  $45,946.11 - $67,070.40 

Posting Closing Date: 02/20/2026 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

Leads and manages all aspects of Florida’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Provides daily direction, leadership, technical assistance to the 18 sites, and supervision to four FTE and one OPS FBCC staff.  Serves as lead for the development and management of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant application and submission of semi-annual reports to the CDC.  Participates in the development of program specific components of the budget, budget allocation, and amendments, and ongoing budget functions. Responds to headquarter assignments and other requests for information regarding cancer, including legislative assignments, priority assignments, budgetary issues, rulemaking, etc. as assigned.

Supervises and provides core clinical expertise, technical assistance and quality improvement guidance on breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic examinations, follow-up of clinical findings, service delivery billing approvals, and treatment; as well as ensures that applications to the Mary Brogan Treatment Act through Medicaid comply with the requirements of Florida Statutes and federal grant requirements. Provides nursing and administrative consultation and technical assistance to the FBCC Registered Nursing Consultant, FBCC nurses in county health departments (CHDs), other CHD staff and program implementation partners regarding programmatic issues, and assists in interpreting rules, policies, procedures, and programmatic guidance from evidence-based sources, current industry guidelines, and CDC grant requirements

Leads the development, review, and revision of program rules, manuals, policies, and procedures that effect the provision of breast and cervical cancer screening services. Analyzes proposed legislation and rules for impacted women in Florida, health care delivery and the Department and develops proposals for statutory/rule amendments deemed necessary to improve service delivery.

Supervises, and participates in program monitoring conducted by FBCC assigned staff/Liaisons and the development and implementation of education and training materials for county health department staff, providers, and others; providing leadership and clinical expertise for the FBCC, including care coordination, monitoring for compliance with program guidelines and requirements; policy development and FBCC quality improvement and preparation of reports. Participates in and supervises the planning, organization, and coordination of meetings and activities of the technical and advisory councils associated with the supervised programs.

Participates in the development of initiatives to expand, improve, and coordinate activities and services with the Bureau of Chronic Disease and Prevention, other DOH programs, other state agencies and cancer partners.  Represents the department by speaking and providing educational presentations at local, state, and national meetings as appropriate, including attending all program and department related meetings and conferences.  Serves as the liaison for the FBCC on ad hoc committees as needed.  Serves on local and state task forces, coalitions, networks related projects to further the goals of the program and incorporates these issues into other project areas.

Responsible for assisting the Cancer Program Administrator with development of policy decisions and strategic planning activities related to the FBCC.  Assists the Program Administrator, on an on-going basis, with evaluation activities related to the Program; coordinates on-going evaluation activities which will include both formative and summative evaluations of each program component and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, as well as continuous review and recommendations for program improvement or refinement.

Performs other related duties as assigned or required by program activities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to utilize independent judgment in personnel administration, unit budgeting and development and implementation of unit procedures. 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 to a concise and organized Manner; Ability to prepare various reports.    

Qualifications:

Minimum – Bachelor of Science of Nursing degree or higher in nursing from an accredited college or university. Must hold an active Registered Nurse License in the State of Florida (F.S. Reference: 464) or Multistate RN License from another Compact State. Must be willing to physically come in office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position.

Preferred – 1-3 years of clinical experience. Able to work independently, prioritize and manage a daily schedule of activities. Computer skills, including use of standard office machinery such as laptops, scanners, cell phones, printers and programs such as Outlook, Power Point, Excel and SharePoint. Experience with electronic health records and data entry.

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, Florida

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.    

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.