REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64068424

Requisition No: 861336 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64068424

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64068424 

Salary:  $55,000 - $70,000 

Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2025 

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Department of Health

Office of Information Technology

Bureau of Clinic Management and Informatics

**Open Competitive Opportunity**

Full-time Career Service Position

Annual Salary: $55,000 – $70,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for coordinating aspects of planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance, user support and evaluation of the Health Management System (HMS) Electronic Health Record (EHR) by working collaboratively with nursing, clinical, physician, and health information management (HIM) service areas staff. This position works to promote the most efficient and effective accomplishment of public health objectives in the clinical practice setting.

• Manages planning, design, development, user testing, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the Health Management System (HMS) Electronic Health Record (EHR). Coordinates with project management, systems design, and/or consultation for HMS and other applications as needed.
• Liaison for recommending, vetting, and implementing new clinic process flows resulting from the implementation of the HMS EHR.
• Documents clinician needs/requirements in the design/development of HMS EHR enhancements and monitors congruency with goals/mandates.
• Understands organizational priorities, strategic imperatives, and collaborates to ensure system functionality supports the vision of the organization.
• Leads/participates in interdisciplinary meetings aimed at having clinical representation in design, development, and process flow analysis and redesign.
• Communicates and advises clinical management staff and end­ users on all aspects of system developments including the work of the interdisciplinary teams and automation of workflow.
• Analyzes current workflows including manual and automated systems, coordinating with county health department and program office staff to maximize patient outcomes.
• Utilizes knowledge and skills of clinical practice to determine clinical functions that are suitable for computer application.
• Performs research to determine what other organizations are doing in the area of clinical systems functionality and communicates this information to the appropriate individuals.
• Facilitates and supports change within the public health care system. Assesses current manual workflow, policies, procedures, and guidelines as it relates to patient care and assists in the redesign of manual workflow to enhance the CHDs' clinic effectiveness. Ensures patient safety, best practices and clinical productivity are considered when making consulting/design decisions.
• Collaborates to conceptualize/develop methods/tools for implementing enterprise-wide systems functionality.
• Provides education and training about the use of the HMS EHR and other applications as assigned. Promotes understanding and effective use of information technology to users. 
• Coordinates training schedule/conducts training sessions for designated participants. Reviews/updates curriculum. 
• Provides support to the Health Information Management Committee in the clinical data request, development, and approval processes.
• Contributes to the development of Health Information Management policies and technical assistance guidelines that support the integration of an electronic and paper-based health record in the DOH county health departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of monitoring processes and/or working with ticketing software; knowledge of computer data bases; knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing; talking to others to effectively convey information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate; conduct fact-finding research; knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; knowing how to find information and identifying essential information; finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments; ability to work independently; ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail; ability to maintain confidentiality; public health administration principles and practices; methods of public health data collection and analysis; public health informatics and databases; principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution; administrative and clerical procedures and systems; collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, utilize problem solving techniques, document work, and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university; AND
• Three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or requirements gathering; AND
• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience; AND
• A clear and active Florida Registered Nurse or a multistate license from another Compact State, or more advanced license with no disciplinary action taken within the last five (5) years
• A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required professional experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license, satisfactorily complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, FL

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.

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 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.