NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 877348 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: Nursing Program Specialist - 64082769 This is varied and professional nursing work in the School Health Department. Staff provides nursing care in the Special Needs Shelter during activation during emergencies. Responsibilities Assists School Health Nursing Supervisor and school health staff to identify and respond to outbreaks and activities involving school-age children. Participates in high‑risk immunization programs and immunization outreach activities for children and adults. Provides case management and disease‑specific education to school-age children and their parents. Co‑ordinates the Employee Health Program, including immunization services, annual screening for Latent TB Infection (LTBI) and N‑95 mask FIT testing, and maintains the employee health database. Utilizes the nursing process to provide assessments, counseling and referrals for students; coordinates special health screenings per the School Health Plan and Program Goals and identifies high‑risk criteria. Maintains records and coordinates team efforts to meet the goals and objectives of the School Health Program; consults and liaises with the DOE School Health Coordinator, Assistant School Health Coordinator and Health Room Assistants. Conducts conferences with students, parents, school staff, social workers/counselors and others as needed; provides training and educational programs to students, school and CHD staff, parents and the community. Performs clinical work, special projects and assists with preparedness planning as assigned by the Director of Nursing. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge and experience with providing pediatric immunizations, school mandatory pediatric immunization schedules and nursing experience with school‑aged children and their parents. Active Florida Registered Nurse License or a multi‑state license from another Compact State; Basic Life Support Certification. Valid driver’s license to conduct Directly Observed Therapy at patients’ homes. Qualifications Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code. Basic Life Support Certification. Valid driver’s license. Completed training and proficiency in all programs and modules used in EPI (Merlin, ADAP, TB, etc.). Serves in an on‑call nursing rotation. May be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days during emergencies (e.g., special needs or Red Cross shelters). Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Benefits 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 supplemental insurance options Retirement plan options, including employer contributions Location VERO BEACH, FL 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 – Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C – Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A – Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect. R – Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E – Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr