Requisition No: 840187 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64081036

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64081036 

Salary:  $50,690.53-$54,000 

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2024 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a responsible professional nursing position within the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida, Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCCEDP) section, reporting to the Cancer Program Administrator. Serve as clinical expertise and support for the FBCCEDP, which includes reviewing and providing approval to program related clinical cases in accordance with national and federal program guidance for FBCCEDP Central Office and regional staff. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following.

Reviews supporting documentation submitted with requests (MRI, Biopsy, etc.) for approvals and refers Medicaid applications of women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer or qualifying conditions through the FBCCEDP to the Department of Children’s and Families (DCF) for eligibility determination for treatment on Medicaid through the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA).  Works with FBCCEDP staff, DCF and AHCA to facilitate review of specific program related Medicaid problems.  Promotes adherence to standards and protocols among all participating sites through regular communication with local program personnel and review of medical records, program data reports, data collection forms or other program related documents.  Maintains current expertise regarding policy, practice, and standards, which affect the Department of Health’s County Health Departments and other implementation clinics, offices and delivery systems. Intervenes as needed with education or direction for follow-up of clinical findings. Maintain and track clinical decisions and data. Participate in meetings and clinical discussion related calls with Central Office and regional staff as needed.

Provides technical assistance to participating local Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Programs (BCCEDP) and partners, including care coordination, system change activities, data collection, site visits, navigation, program planning and monitoring for compliance with program guidelines and requirements as needed.  Responsible for assisting the Cancer Program Administrator and the other program staff both in central office and at the County Health Departments with administrative, technical, and consultative work. Travel may be required to local programs or to attend national conferences.

Maintains Contract Manager certification and oversees assigned contracts. Assist with writing the CDC grant application and reports as needed.  Assists with evaluation activities related to the FBCCEDP, which includes formative and summative evaluations of each program component, analysis of quantitative data in order to evaluate effectiveness of program and making recommendations for program refinement.  Assists the program Data Manager with review of data collection forms related to abnormal findings and case management activities. Intervenes as needed with education or direction for follow-up of clinical findings. Ensures confidentiality of patient information.

Plans, develops health care provider education as necessary. Shares information with the coordinators and providers about current medical issues related to the program. Plans Quality Assurance/ Improvement activities as necessary. Works with regional coordinators and other program partners on FBCCEDP and health systems.

Performs other related duties as assigned or required by program activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the most up to date protocols associated with breast and cervical health; ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management program practices; organize information into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; conduct fact-finding research; ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; work independently; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures, relating to operational and management analysis activities; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; create and present training programs; knowledge of how to obtain continuing education credit for case managers licensed to practice nursing; and the ability to read and understand programmatic guidelines in order to assist local case managers and give input for updating program guidance documents.

Qualifications:

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.  This position is designated in Group II for deployment.  Complies with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements of Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 3A-20 of the FAC. Purchasing Card – Assigned Purchasing Card responsibilities. Purchasing – this position is responsible for the preparation of purchasing and the approval of purchasing. Incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.

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.

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.