State of Florida
Location (2)
Brooksville, Florida
Salary
$60,000 - $62,000 / YEAR
Locations
Provides specialized nursing care, assessment, and case management for TB, Primary Care, and Specialty Care clinics. Coordinates continuity of care for clients and provides backup support for Epidemiology and Linkage to Care programs.
Must hold a current, active Florida Registered Nursing license or a multistate compact license. Preferred experience includes working in medical offices, immunization clinics, or family planning clinics.
06/11/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolNURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIS Open Competitive Your Specific Responsibilities: The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Hernando County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts in its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in all aspects of their work. This nursing position performs specialized nursing care for the TB, Primary Care, and Specialty Care Clinic and performs 'back-up' duties for Epidemiology and Linkage to Care. The nurse works as coordinator of the Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic and providers, maintains and coordinates continuity of health care services to these clients within the clinic setting. Works closely with the Senior Community Health Nursing Director-SES and the physicians to promote continuity of care. Responds as indicated to notices of Communicable Disease reports and documents in Merlin. Uses Independent judgment to perform these services and has the ability to work with all populations. Duties included but not limited to: Provides nursing assessment and case management of clients enrolled in the TB, Primary Care, and Specialty Care Clinic. Takes and records medical history, vital signs, and Issues prescribed medications under protocol. Documents in the chart, utilizing problem oriented Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan (S.O.A.P.) method. Teaches healthy lifestyles, family planning methods as indicated, and risk reduction in the clinic and community setting. Provides referral information to clients and other providers to facilitate continuity of health care. Advises clients of test results and counsels on preventive measures and laboratory results according to the procedures or protocols of the unit. Addresses concerns of clients and significant others. Develops Individualized care plans. Reviews abnormal lab reports and consults with physicians regarding treatment plan. Interviews clients for evaluation and assessment of patient's condition, counseling and providing treatment for conditions covered under Registered Nurse Standard of Care Protocols and DOH Hernando Nurses Standing Orders. Provides nursing assessments: may make a nursing diagnosis and provide treatment per Nurses Standing Orders for DOH Hernando clients with Sexually Transmitted Diseases, explaining the disease, Its complications and Its prevention. Provides nondirective counseling. Provides back-up services for Linkage to Care, ensuring newly diagnosed clients and clients who have 'dropped out' of care gain access to medical treatment. Provides Pre and Post HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) counseling to clients, Including prevention with the educational component. Assists the physician and/or APRN with medical procedures per DOH Hernando procedures. Maintains Inventory logs for medications issued. Orders medications through AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and/or Patient Aids Care (PAC) waiver. Provides assessment for TB Program. Provides case management via the computerized module for any active TB cases and all preventative therapy clients. Works with staff from TB Control to dispense medications for Directly Observed Therapy (001) Program or Virtual Directly Observed Therapy. Coordinates and consults with TB Specialist. Provides TB education to all new employees. Provides the yearly TB update to all staff. Responsible for any program reports as required or requested. Interviews clients for evaluation and assessment of patient's condition, counseling and providing treatment for conditions covered under Registered Nurse Standard of Care Protocols and DOH Hernando Nurses Standing Orders. Provides nursing assessments: may make a nursing diagnosis and provide treatment per Nurses Standing Orders for DOH Hernando clients with TB, explaining the disease, Its complications, and Its prevention. Provides nondirective counseling. Assists the physician and/or ARNP with medical procedures per county health department procedures. Provides back-up services for the Epidemiology to include on call and providing surveillance and response activities for the program, documentation in MERLIN, and collaboration with local infection prevention and medical providers. Provides community health education on the topics of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis to county residents and as requested by organizations. Submits reports as Indicated or requested. Responsible for securing the designated lnformatlon set for the purposes of protecting confidentiality, data Integrity, and appropriate access, for all information, both confidential and public record, which Is stored in electronic format. Maintains and/or updates professional knowledge through educational opportunities in workshops, seminars, in-service and professional organizations. Perfoms other related duties as needed Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Qualifications: Minimum -
Must hold a current, active Florida Registered Nursing license or a multistate license from another Compact State pursuant to Florida Statute 464 Florida Admin code 210-8.22 ot 8.27.
Preferred -
Experience using computers to document medical care. Experience in the family planning clinic. Experience in the immunization clinic. Experience working in a medical office or clinic setting.
Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
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.
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