NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64035887

Requisition No: 887075 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64035887

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64035887 

Salary:  $62,171.34 - $63,372.98 (Includes CAD of $2,475.20) 

Posting Closing Date: 11/24/2026 

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Open Competitive Opportunity 

Multiple positions will be filled from this advertisement

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Nursing Program Specialist position performing independent, countywide school health nursing work for the School Health Program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices, and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. Independently organizes, implements and conducts the nursing component of the program. Assist others in ensuring all program duties are performed in accordance with applicable rules, statutes and policies. 

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHO) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential data set(s): Authorized to view, update, or release information contained within School Medical Records, Clinical Data, and Social Security Data. System Access: Florida Shots System to review, update and/or enter immunizations, Health Management System (HMS) for data entry of Employee Activity Report (EARs), the School District's student infonmation system for demographic and administrative review, and designated student Electronic Health Records (EHR) for clinical documentation and student health records. 

Provide comprehensive nursing services to charter school students by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluation of Individualized Health Care Plans in strict accordance with Florida Board of Nursing guidelines. 

Coordinate and conduct comprehensive Health Room Designee training for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP), specifically focusing on safe medication administration and standard healthcare protocols. Deliver specialized child-specific training to charter school staff and evaluate further need for child-specific training. Ensure charter school administrators address day-to-day student health needs, emergency health needs and in-school management of chronic and acute health conditions. Provide ongoing guidance and technical support to Charter School staff to ensure alignment with organizational health goals and compliance with state mandates. Instruct and train school personnel on accurate data collection, tracking, and documentation procedures for health services. 

Compile and submit charter school health services reports to the School Health Coordinator, working in direct conjunction with the Senior Community Health Nurse Supervisor. 

Conduct routine on-site clinic monitoring visits and comprehensive student health record reviews at assigned Palm Beach School District and charter schools to ensure regulatory compliance. 

Assist in scheduling, and performing State Mandated Health Screenings across charter schools countywide, ensuring procedures adhere to Florida Department of Health Guidelines. Serve as technical resource to charter school staff members who conduct their own student health screenings. Compile, verify, and submit health screening reports according to established state and county guidelines, ensuring all regulatory deadlines are met. 

Participates in continuing education, in-service training, staff orientation programs, and special projects as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Proficient knowledge of professional nursing principals, practices and techniques, and the nursing process.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Kindergarten through 12th grade School Health policies, protocols, and procedures backed by direct clinical experience in primary or secondary education setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of available community resources and ublic health networks to assist students, families, and school personnel.
• Ability to effectively plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate public health programs
• Ability to accurately retrieve, interpret, analyze, and disseminate health information and clinical data
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, staff, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively train, instruct, and consult with both licensed nursing professionals and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP).
  Intermediate computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint applications)
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills to independently balance multiple school sites, trainings, and reporting deadlines.

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements :

• This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code. 

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• 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 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. 
• Valid Driver's License 
• Required to work on lhe FDOH State Holiday (Veteran's Day) when the students are in session.
  Must be able to lift and carry up to 30Ibs. 
• This position may require physical strength, agility, and ability to function under stressful situations.
• Maintain current CPR/AED certification through nationally recognized certifying agency (inclusive of return demonstration)

Working hours:    (A) Daily from 8:00AM to 4:30PM     (B) Total hours in work week 40 

 (C)  This is a full-lime career service position working 40 hours per week for 10 months. However, this position will not work; during the summer for 6 consecutive weeks in June and July, 2 weeks in December and January during school winter break schedule.  If incumbent is available during this off­work schedule, may work upon request of Community Health Nursing Consultant as program support is needed and budget permits.  Periodically, school and/or program support may require earlier start or a later end.  30-minute lunch break.

 (D) Variation in scheduled hours upon supervisor approval. This position requires daily in-office or field work.

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:
West Palm Beach, FL  33401

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:

Positions assigned to School Health may follow either a 10 month or 12 month work schedule, depending on program needs and available funding. Work assignments during summer months vary by location. Your specific work schedule, summer assignment expectations, and leave eligibility will be communicated by your hiring manager or program leadership. 

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.