NHS Human Services, Inc.

NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Open Competitive Opportunity

Salary - $60,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is varied and professional nursing work in the Communicable Disease Program for epidemiology and surveillance of reportable diseases and outbreaks. Training will be provided in the areas where it is deemed necessary. This position requires the knowledge of communicable diseases and works under the supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor.

Access to confidential records and computer access will be based on the need to know when involved in specific patient's care, billing activities, ordering prescribed medication or supplies, investigation of communicable disease reports, established quality improvement activities, i.e., peer review, records review audits, and investigation complaints.

Uses knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods and processes to work with other staff to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within DOH-Indian River; assists in improvement projects, as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Ability to enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Ability to present to and interact directly with the public.
• Proficient in using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) for various tasks such as setting up functions, entering data, processing information, and performing other necessary operations.
• Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Ability to represent the organization by communicating with people outside the organization, including customers, the public, government officials, and other external parties. Communication can be exchanged in person, in writing, by telephone, or via email.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Emergencyduty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelter or performing other emergency duties including but not limited to, response to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural.
• Current Florida Registered Nurse license or a multi-state from another compact state
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Valid Driver's License to conduct Directly Observed Therapy in patients' homes.
• Willing and able to serve in on-call nursing rotation.
• Willing to work occasional flexible hours when needed, including some occasional evenings and weekends
• Familiarity with computer programs: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willing to distribute information on family planning (including emergency contraceptives)/HIV/Sexually transmitted diseases and other health related topics to pregnant and parenting adolescents and adults

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

Vision:

To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity and respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers and engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

1900 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total c mpensation 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, visitwww.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 m