Job Description

Senior Community Health Nurse

This position will be responsible for planning and providing health education services at assigned schools to encourage adoption of healthy lifestyle choices and requires independent problem-solving using good judgement and skills within parameters established by law and policy. This position acts as a liaison between the Florida Department of Health Escambia, School Health Program and assigned schools. The position functions with direct supervision by the School Health Nursing Supervisor. Travel may be required.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Promotion of positive health and development of students. Employ a variety of strategies to promote health education and healthy lifestyle behaviors for students. Assist in planning, development and providing targeted education in response to school requests. Uses data to plan and evaluate compliance with state statutes. Provide research and development of evidence based educational materials and presentations. Assist with designing, conducting and data analysis of student, faculty and parent surveys.

Manages student health related records according to confidentiality guidelines and program standards, if applicable.

Prepares and submits reports for school health division for programmatic monitoring and evaluation. Complete timesheets, employee activity records and all other required documentation within agency established timeframes.

Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing annual flu vaccinations in selected elementary and middle schools. Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing required and recommended vaccinations in middle schools. Provide immunizations and assist with school health physicals to school-age students during summer months.

Attends in-service and educational programs related to public health. Participates in team and committee meetings regarding health services, health curriculum, including safety and wellness.

Other related duties as assigned: will perform other duties as needed. Ensures that data set(s) under incumbent's responsibilities available to those who need to know, protects the integrity of assigned data set(s) and assists the Security Coordinator as needed to comply with policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of health promotion

Skills in operating a variety of computer equipment

Proficiency in computer programs to include PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Word, Outlook

Professional written and oral communication skills

Ability to plan and deliver health promotion and public health education presentations

Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the community regardless of educational or socioeconomic level, culture, or ethnicity

Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments

Ability to collect and analyze data

Qualifications:

Minimum: 1 to 3 years work experience

A valid Florida driver's license

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27 or possess a nursing multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Preferred: Associates or higher in nursing

Where You Will Work:

1300 West Gregory Street Pensacola, FL 32502

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
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .

This is a year-round position. 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: .

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.

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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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