Nursing program specialist - 64000538

Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to effectively communicate and actively listen.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to understand and apply public health laws, clinical protocols, and program-specific policies and procedures.

Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret clinical and epidemiological data.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

Knowledge of the theories and concepts of preventive health care.

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques in specialized areas.

Knowledge of community resources and organizations.

Skill in the application of nursing theory in specialized areas.

Ability to perform clinical assessments and interpret diagnostic results (labs, imaging, TST/IGRA, sputum testing).

Ability to conduct field investigations, home visits, and healthcare facility assessments safely and professionally.

Ability to manage infectious disease cases and apply principles of isolation, infection control, and disease transmission.

Skill in implementing and monitoring treatment plans, including medication management and adherence strategies.

Knowledge of epidemiological principles and communicable disease investigation practices.

Ability to use clinical judgment to escalate concerns and consult with physicians or medical directors appropriately.

Ability to provide patient education in a culturally competent manner.

Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation in multiple electronic systems.

Ability to work in emergency response situations, including after-hours or surge operations.

Skill in maintaining confidentiality and protecting patient health information.

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, HMS, TAP, Florida SHOTS, and Infinitt.

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27, HIV 500/501 certification, BLS certification.

Up-to-date BLS Certification HIV 500/501 certification or obtains this certification within 90 days of hire.

This position requires in-office or field work.

Willing to physically come into the office daily and / perform field work as needed.

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Able to perform phlebotomy on adults and children.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited higher education institution.

Experience working in a Tuberculosis, Refugee Health or Epidemiology Program at a tribal, local, or territorial health department.

Experience in direct patient care, using electronic health records, and administering injectable medications.

Knowledge of and skill in using Health Management System (HMS) and the Florida State Health Online Tracking System (FL SHOTS).

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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