COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64001544

Community Health Nursing Consultant - 64001544

This is a professional nursing position in the Bureau of Family Health Services, Family Planning Program. This position is supervised by the Community Health Nursing Consultant, Family Planning Program Supervisor. Serves as a county liaison for Title X family planning and maternal and child health (MCH) services in assigned counties. Participates in Quality Assurance reviews of county health departments for family planning and maternal and child health services. Provides health education information that helps individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. Assists in the development/writing of policies, protocols, standards and guidelines, educational materials, grant applications and any other documents necessary for the administration and implementation of the Title X family planning program and reproductive health services. Develops training programs, plans and conducts educational meetings, workshops, or seminars for county health departments (CHD), Healthy Start staff, providers, and community to build capacity and integrate a variety of topics and services affecting men and women of reproductive age. Participates in analyzing data trends related to men and women of reproductive age in order to improve services and systems throughout the state. Reviews on a regular basis family planning/reproductive health and other health related materials that impact policy and program development. Presents information via emails, webinars and in person meetings. Provides consultation, education and technical assistance to CHD, contract providers and others as requested in matters related to comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services in areas that may include HMS coding, Information and Education Committees, and other family planning/Title X program and MCH related topics. Participates in designing and developing documents and reports and implementing services per state and federal statutes and Title X guidelines. Provides technical assistance and monitoring of services for compliance with state and federal guidelines. Assists with analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues, and research relevant to men and women of reproductive age. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required utilizing knowledge of the basic principles and practices of public health and education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to travel within and outside the state of Florida. Knowledge of nursing practices; Knowledge of program coordination and evaluation techniques. Ability to plan and develop programs or program components; Ability to maintain effective working relationships; Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data; Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner; Ability to prepare various reports.

Qualifications: Registered Nursing license is required in accordance with FS 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with FAC 210-8.27. Three years of professional nursing experience including two years of supervisory, administrative, consultative, educational public health, or pediatric nursing experience. Must be willing to physically come into the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Where You Will Work: Tallahassee, Florida (not a remote position)