Job Description

Requisition No: 842864 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64858261

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64858261 

Salary: $24.37 - $55.90 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/09/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Epidemiology

Refugee Health Sectio n

OVERNIGHT TRAVEL IS REQUIRED

This position covers the North Region and Statewide QA/QI.

Salary will be based on years of progressive experience and education level

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The nursing consultant will work in a collaborative environment supporting the Florida Refugee Health Program, which offers health assessments and immunizations to persons eligible for refugee services. This is a high-profile position that requires strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills. The nursing consultant will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of culturally appropriate refugee health services provided by county health departments (CHDs). Other position responsibilities include policy development and analysis, clinical consultation, and liaison with state and local partners. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide guidance and technical assistance to CHD (statewide, local and/or regional) nurses on topics such as health education, disease prevention, health assessment guidelines, immunizations, up-to-date standards of nursing practice, and strategies for delivering culturally and linguistically appropriate care. Develop core clinical competencies for nursing and allied health staff performing refugee health assessments. The clinical competencies will be measurable, objective and consistent with current standards.

Perform quality improvement and quality assurance (QI/QA) reviews of CHD programs (statewide, local and/or regional) based on clinical competencies. Write site visit reports and make recommendations for program improvement. Review QI methodology, provide recommendations for enhancements, and collaborate with program staff to implement changes to the methodology. Serve as a member of the program liaison team for departmental QI/QA activities.

Develop and/or prepare manuals, pamphlets, visual aids, and other materials including cultural competency training material for CHD staff. Update and review educational materials related to refugee health. Keep informed of current events relevant to refugee and entrant populations.

Provide consultation and technical assistance to program staff (state, regional and local level) and other public and private refugee services providers within the State of Florida. Collaborate with program staff on the development or revision of policies, procedures, plans, reports or related documents.

Cultivate and maintain professional linkages with refugee services providers and interrelated organizations or programs, including attendance at Department of Children and Families Refugee Task Force meetings (statewide, regional and/or local).

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Licensed as a registered nurse to practice in State of Florida

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles of Nursing; License by the State of Florida.
• Knowledge of Public Health.
• Knowledge of and experience with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of data entry.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Skilled in typing, writing, and proofreading documents and correspondence.
• Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to give clinical guidance and assist in writing guidelines.
• Ability to demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Ability to compile and process information.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn Ariba on Demand (AOD), Financial & Information Reporting System (FIRS), Financial Information System (FIS), and Florida Accountability Contracts Tracking System (FACTS), FL SHOTS System, Statewide Travel Management System (STMS).
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to collect and evaluate data, organize data into logical format, compose correspondence.
• Ability to learn EDN and RDHAS and other database systems.
• Knowledge of Billing and service coding systems.
• Ability to provide training, in-services.
• Ability to maintain professional and collaborative working relationships.

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Preferred:

2 years nursing experience

2 years Quality Assurance/Improvement experience in a clinical/healthcare setting

2 years case management experience

2 years immunization/vaccine administration experience

2 years clinic administration experience

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing or Higher

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:

Tallahassee, Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit  .

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.

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.

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