Job Description

Requisition No: 884171 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64000065

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000065 

Salary: $61,000 

Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2026 

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Job posting category: Internal

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Provide program oversight to ensure all requirements are met for the School Health program mandated by FL Statutes. Represent the Florida Department of Health as the School Health Coordinator by participating in required School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) quarterly meetings and School Health Coordinator meetings.

Collaborate with school district personnel, community partners, and Department of Health leadership to support compliance with state laws, administrative rules, and School Health Services requirements

Complete and submit any required meeting reports, action items, or follow-up activities within established timelines. Submit all reports due as assigned. Disseminate pertinent information to program leadership as appropriate.

Conduct ongoing regulatory health room audits through scheduled site visits to evaluate compliance with Florida Department of Health policies, state statutes, administrative rules, and School Health Services standards. Review designated audit components throughout the school year to promote continuous quality improvement, provide technical assistance, and ensure sustained regulatory compliance. Document audit findings, communicate recommendations and required corrective actions, and monitor follow-up to ensure timely resolution of identified deficiencies.

Maintain confidentiality of client interactions and services according to HIPAA and FERPA privacy policies.

Review and monitor compliance with Florida school immunization requirements by conducting regulatory audits of kindergarten and seventh grade student health records in accordance with Florida statutes, Florida Department of Health policies and School Health Services guidelines.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida school health statutes, administrative rules, and Florida Department of Health policies and procedures
• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of School Health Services program administration, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance principles
• Knowledge of school health reporting requirements and data management practices
• Knowledge of Health Management System (HMS), FOCUS Student Information System, and Microsoft applications
• Knowledge of public health principles, confidentiality requirements, and records management
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to school health services
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple assignments while meeting established timelines
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain accurate records
• Ability to review, validate, analyze, and interpret data for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to conduct regulatory audits, document findings, and monitor corrective actions
• Ability to identify compliance issues and recommend appropriate corrective measures
• Ability to communicate e3ffectively, both verbally and in writing, with Department of Health staff, school district personnel, community partners, and other stakeholders
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
• Ability to provide technical assistance and regulatory guidance
• Ability to organize projects, coordinate activities, and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions
• Ability to represent the Florida Department of Health professionally while serving as primary liaison with the Nassau County School District and community partners.
• Ability to work with people of different races, language, culture, or socioeconomic status
• Ability to adapt to necessary changes in duties, duty station or work hours
• Ability to bend, squat, or stand for prolonged periods of time, and lift items up to 30 pounds
• Ability to teach students and school personnel specific health issues, promotion of wellness, maintenance and prevention of illnesses
• Ability to assess clients and make sound nursing judgements independently
• Ability to maintain accurate and appropriate medical documentation in EHR system
• Ability to safely administer medications and immunizations within scope of practice
• Skills in computer, laptop and standard office equipment necessary to perform assigned duties
• Skills in multi-function copier, scanner, printer
• Skills in telephone, cellular phone, and other communication devices
• Skills in internet-based meeting platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc)
• State-issues or personal vehicle for travel to school sites, meetings, and other work-related locations

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Associate of Science Degree in Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464
• Must be able to bend, squat, or stand for prolonged time, and lift items up to 30 pounds
• Participate in disaster preparedness and response activities as assigned. These activities may require working before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the employee includes working in special needs or Red Cross 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.

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience working in a school health program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
• Knowledge of state regulations of the School Health Program

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:

Yulee, Callahan, and various locations in Nassau County, FL

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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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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:  

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.

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. 

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