NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64035887 - MyFlorida
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
About the Job
NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64035887
Date: Oct 24, 2024
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .
Open Competitive Opportunity
Specific Responsibilities:
This is a Nursing Program Specialist position performing independent,countywide school health nursingwork 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 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 (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential data set(s): School Medical Records, Clinical, and Social Security Data. This position may view, update or release information, school nursing/medical records, clinical information and social security data. This position has access to the FL Shots System to review, update and/or enter immunizations. System access also includes Health Management System (HMS) for Employee Activity Report (EARs) for data entry, the School District’s student information system and student electronic health records for documentation.
Provide to charter school students nursing services including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing and evaluation of Individualized Health Care Plans per Florida Board of Nursing guidelines.
Coordinate and conduct medication administration and child-specific training to Charter School staff and evaluate further need for child-specific training. Ensure charter school administrator address day-to-day student health needs, emergency health needs and in-school management of chronic and acute health conditions. Provide ongoing support to Charter School staff to assist in meeting goals and state mandates. Instruct charter school staff on data collection of health services.
Responsible to compile and submit the charter school health services report to the School Health Coordinator in conjunction with the Senior Community Health Nurse Supervisor.
Assist in scheduling, and performing State Mandated Health Screenings in the Charter Schools countywide while ensuring screenings are completed according to State Guidelines. Serve as a resource to Charter School Staff who complete their own health screenings. Compile and submit health screening reports according to established state and county guidelines and timeframes.
Participates in in-service, trainings, orientation programs, and special projects as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Knowledge of nursing principals, practices and techniques
+ Knowledge of community resources
+ The ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate public health programs
+ The ability to retrieve, interpret, and disseminate health information data
+ The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
+ The skill and ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
Qualifications:
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.
+ 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 the FDOH State Holiday (Veteran’s Day) when the students are in session.
+ Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs.
+ 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) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)This is a full-time 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 off-work schedule, may work upon request of Community Health Nursing Consultant as program support is needed. Hours may need to conform to school hours (30 minute lunch) (D) Variation in scheduled hours upon supervisor approval.
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:
800 Clematis Street,
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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 www.myfrs.com );
+ 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.
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.
Location:
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401
Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market:Miami
Date: Oct 24, 2024
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .
Open Competitive Opportunity
Specific Responsibilities:
This is a Nursing Program Specialist position performing independent,countywide school health nursingwork 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 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 (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential data set(s): School Medical Records, Clinical, and Social Security Data. This position may view, update or release information, school nursing/medical records, clinical information and social security data. This position has access to the FL Shots System to review, update and/or enter immunizations. System access also includes Health Management System (HMS) for Employee Activity Report (EARs) for data entry, the School District’s student information system and student electronic health records for documentation.
Provide to charter school students nursing services including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing and evaluation of Individualized Health Care Plans per Florida Board of Nursing guidelines.
Coordinate and conduct medication administration and child-specific training to Charter School staff and evaluate further need for child-specific training. Ensure charter school administrator address day-to-day student health needs, emergency health needs and in-school management of chronic and acute health conditions. Provide ongoing support to Charter School staff to assist in meeting goals and state mandates. Instruct charter school staff on data collection of health services.
Responsible to compile and submit the charter school health services report to the School Health Coordinator in conjunction with the Senior Community Health Nurse Supervisor.
Assist in scheduling, and performing State Mandated Health Screenings in the Charter Schools countywide while ensuring screenings are completed according to State Guidelines. Serve as a resource to Charter School Staff who complete their own health screenings. Compile and submit health screening reports according to established state and county guidelines and timeframes.
Participates in in-service, trainings, orientation programs, and special projects as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
+ Knowledge of nursing principals, practices and techniques
+ Knowledge of community resources
+ The ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate public health programs
+ The ability to retrieve, interpret, and disseminate health information data
+ The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
+ The skill and ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
Qualifications:
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.
+ 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 the FDOH State Holiday (Veteran’s Day) when the students are in session.
+ Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs.
+ 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) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)This is a full-time 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 off-work schedule, may work upon request of Community Health Nursing Consultant as program support is needed. Hours may need to conform to school hours (30 minute lunch) (D) Variation in scheduled hours upon supervisor approval.
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:
800 Clematis Street,
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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 www.myfrs.com );
+ 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.
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.
Location:
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401
Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market:Miami
Source : MyFlorida
