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Requisition No: 827528
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64007008
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64007008
Salary: $70,004.89
Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2024
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This is an open Career Service Nursing Program Specialist position with the Department of Health in Lee County.
This Nursing Program Specialist is responsible for planning, monitoring, evaluating, and providing services on a countywide basis in outreach immunization clinics, employee health, and the health department. This position is under the direct supervision of the Assistant Community Health Nursing Director. This position is classified as a sensitive position. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need to know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA, and Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. This position abides by State/Federal laws governing health information and is responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy, and integrity of protected health information. This position requires complete and current knowledge of all aspects of the immunization program including, but not limited to, childhood immunizations (Vaccines for Children-VFC), adult immunizations and overseas/travel immunizations, grant programs, and providing outreach services. This position requires the ability to work independently and interact appropriately with clinic staff, school nurses, local physicians, and community volunteers and agencies. This position has access to the following information data sets: all Immunization records. Responsible for the supervision of staff Including appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions.
Plans, promotes, coordinates, and monitors Immunization Program activities/services for the agency according to the current edition of the Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (CDC’s The Pink Book), the ACIP
Recommendations, and guidelines from the State of Florida Immunization Program. Performs the following:
Plans and directs the work of the Immunization staff at all DOH-Lee sites, including workloads, workflows, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilization.
Ensures quality of services by:
vaccines, and Hepatitis-09 vaccines as needed.
Manages vaccine inventory and ordering agencywide by:
Monitors childhood immunization rates, with the goal of meeting or exceeding the FDOH Immunization Coverage Goal of 95% for 4 DTaP, 3 Polio, 1 MMR, 3 Hib, 3 Hep B, and 1 Varicella (4:3:1:3:3:1) and 4 DTaP, 3 Polio, 1 MMR, 3 Hib, 3 Hep B, 1 Varicella and 4 PCV (4:3:1:3:3:1:4) immunization series for 2- year-old children for whom DOH-Lee is the primary immunization provider, by:
Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives. Contributes to the success of DOH-Lee’s strategic plan.
Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance, and direction. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and discipline action, if needed. Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training. Assigned immunizations staff according to DOH Personnel rules and regulations and according to the current edition of the DOH Employee Handbook and the Personnel Rules.
daily employee activity records (EARs).
Serves as subject matter expert and resource person for immunizations, providing technical assistance and educational support to nursing staff at DOH-Lee, and as needed to private providers and area CHDs.
Coordinates and/or plans outreach programs
Assists with health fairs, community organizations, and specific public health events as requested.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Qualifications:
Minimum:
Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):
Other job-related requirements for this position:
Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) May be required to work additional hours as needed.
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:
Fort Myers
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:
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.
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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Full Time
$66k-83k (estimate)
12/17/2023
05/08/2024
ORLANDO, FL
<25
2019
<$5M
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