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ASSISTANT COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR - 64033539

Date: May 22, 2025

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Requisition No: 853166

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ASSISTANT COMM HEALTH NURSING DIRECTOR - 64033539

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64033539

Salary: $2983.59 Bi weekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/26/2025

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy County in its missionto protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community effortsand its vision to be theHealthiest Statein the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values ofInnovation,Collaboration,Accountability,ResponsivenessandExcellencein all aspects of their work.

The incumbent in this position performs independent and complex work providing clinical care and program oversight in Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy County. This position reports directly to the Executive Community Health Nursing Director.

This position provides assistance to the Executive Community Health Nursing Director with supervisory oversight to all nurses and health support techs in the clinic, daily clinic assignments, clinic flow and coordination with the clerical staff and provider. Triages medical issues of clients and consults with provider. Delegates tasks as appropriate to ensure clinic efficiency. Develops staffing schedules. Attends conference calls and meetings as requested by supervisor. Assures reports and assignments of the clinical staff and self are completed on time. Maintains/assigns clinic staff representation at all community outreach events. Assures accurate and complete medical record documentation and reviews staff documentation monthly. Assures patient care and work areas are maintained in a safe and orderly fashion. Provides triage of patient needs and staff needs and resolves problems and conflicts in the work environment. Delegates clinical duties within staff scope of practice. Provides clinical programs such as HIV, ADAP, STD, FP, FBCPP, Sterilization, Immunizations, TB, Communicable Disease and epilepsy with oversight and ensures protocols, TAGs and IOPs in place and being followed.

Tri County Program oversight - Manages multiple clinical programs for Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy County. Will review ADAP client files every six months to ensure files contain the required documentation for determining client eligibility. Performs ADAP enrollments and re-enrollments and trains nurses in back up duties. Will assure HIV testing and counseling site certifications remain current and staff complete annual training. Provides oversight of the Vaccine Inventory and Handling Program. Assures each CHD completes FLSHOTS re-enrollment annually and that mandatory staff complete their annual training on time. Will attend Administrative meetings and lead QI committees to reach goals of the CHD clinical programs. Will serve as a mentor to all clinical supervisors and unit leaders. Will report any concerns or barriers to Executive Community Health Nursing Director. Assists with Clinical budget preparation and planning with the support of the Business Office Manager and the Executive CH Director of Nursing.

Ensures self and staff attend trainings as required by their licensure, protocol or development plans. Documents the training in an accurate and retrievable manner.

Ensures clinical staff are vaccinated against VPD or have declination letters on file.

Conducts QI reviews of charts, customer service surveys monthly, and informs supervisor of the results. Designates a corrective action plan when opportunities for improvement are identified.

Performs other related duties as requested by supervisor.

Attends trainings to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to duties and responsibilities. Maintains professional development through job-related lectures, seminars, online trainings, teleconferences, etc.

Responsible for ensuring EARs and/or CSRs are input and verified in the HMS system in accordance with DOH/HMS guidelines and deadlines, for self and staff supervised. As supervisor, reviews and verifies employees’ EARs and timesheets for accuracy and agreement by the prescribed DOH/HMS deadlines.

Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purpose of protecting confidentiality, data integrity, and appropriate access for all information, both confidential and public record, that are stored in hard copy or electronic format.

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 or Red Cross shelters, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skilled in effective communication; skilled in administering immunizations and IM injections; knowledge of clinical practices and governing protocols; knowledge of nursing process; ability to lead and motivate others; ability to organize and recognize efficiencies; knowledge of vaccination schedules and practices; knowledge of TB, ADAP, Epilepsy, HIV, Maternity, Child Health, Immunizations, Insulin, Hepatitis Program guidelines; skilled in managing conflict; knowledge of emergency situation protocols; knowledge of nursing protocols; ability to mentor and educate others; knowledge of pharmacy protocols and guidelines; knowledge of mandatory trainings and license specific trainings .

Qualifications:

Minimum –Clear and Active Florida Registered Nurse License, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and willing to travel from site to site, basic computer skills, good written and verbal skills. Experience working in HMS and FL Shots in a County Health Department.

Preferred -- Bachlelor of Science in Nursing.

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:

Levy County Health Department

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

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+ 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:

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.

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

BRONSON, FL, US, 32621

Nearest Major Market:Gainsville