NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64035887

Nursing Program Specialist - 64035887

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

Posting Closing Date: 11/24/2026

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64035887

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64035887

Location: West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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 public 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. T his 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.

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 ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit