Community Health Nursing Supervisor - 64033793

Requisition No: 815199
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVISOR - 64033793
Position Number: 64033793
Salary: $55,000.00-$69,299.88
Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2024
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of this position include those functions and tasks of supervising a school health COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING program and contract management. The responsibilities include: supervising the activities of COMMUNITY HEALTH nurses, managing the contract for performance of school health services with Marion County Public Schools, providing program direction, and oversight of COMMUNITY HEALTH nurse activities. This role independently assesses the School Health program for the Department of Health in Marion County in conjunction with the Marion County School Board. Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Public Health Services Manager - SES. The incumbent is expected to work within the chain of command for additional direction, feedback or information as needed.
The incumbent is expected to promote innovation by searching for creative solutions and managing resources wisely. The individual is expected to collaborate through teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems and expected to be accountable and perform with integrity and respect. The incumbent is expected to be responsive by serving our customers and patients and engaging our partners. Finally, the incumbent is expected to perform with excellence by promoting quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance in all aspects of work.
SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION
Provides general supervision and coordination for the School Health program. Communicates on a regular basis with staff both individually and in staff meetings to maintain quality of services. The primary duty of the employee is to communicate with, coach, train, and evaluate employees, plan and direct their work, and interviewing, hiring, disciplining, and making further recommendations as necessary. Orients and trains personnel new to the program. Reviews/approves timesheets for staff. Develops policies and procedures as needed and assures policies and procedures are being followed by monitoring services. In cooperation with Marion County Public Schools (MCPS), completes the Annual School Health Report and the School Health Services Plan and ensures that the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) meets per requirement. Keeps accurate records of services provided for evaluating the overall effectiveness of the program. Compiles and completes other reports or forms as directed. Serves as the School Health Coordinator and liaises frequently with MCPS counterpart to meet state and local School Health plan and needs.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Monitors performance and reporting of school health duties per the contract for school health services with Marion County Public Schools. Will become a certified contract manager. Responsible for data collection and reporting for program contracts and/or grants. Meets regularly with the MCPS School Health services team and collaborates with district staff at all levels ensuring implementation of school health program.
HEALTH SCREENINGS AND IMMUNIZATIONS
Works with staff to ensures MCPS health screenings are recorded and reported in the appropriate manner and that private school immunizations are reported to state officials. Provides training in proper screening technique/performance if DOH requested to provide private school health screenings.
BUDGET
Prepares the L4 Budget for School Health and assures it's entered and presented without delays during the annual budget review. Monitors the budget monthly in FIRS, and, assists with course corrections to keep the School Health budget within no more than a 3% over or under budget expenditure. Creates and/or approves purchasing requests.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Acts as consultant in matters regarding the fulfillment of the local School Health Services Plan and Compliance with Florida Statutes pertaining to School Health. Provides assistance to school health staff in the field when needed.
SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER SUPPORT & STAFFING
Participates in Special Needs Shelter registry verification and nursing phone triage. Works at assigned location during shelter activation.
MISCELLANEOUS
Attends all required or assigned staff meetings, in-services and training programs. Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills by attending staff meetings, workshops, seminars and other professional training programs. Keeps abreast of information pertinent to this program by reading current literature and articles from professional magazines. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge to recognize situations in which intervention is needed to improve outcomes or prevent harm.
• Ability to collect information in a timely manner.
• Ability to assess clients' current needs.
• Ability to identify clients' future needs.
• Ability to work effectively with a health care team.
• Ability to perform procedures common to their professional practice.
• Ability to assess client or service outcomes (responses to treatment, satisfaction with services).
• Ability to recognize the limitation of one's own knowledge and skills.
• Ability to recognize areas of their own practice in need of improvement.
• Ability to record a clear, understandable, and legally defensible account of care or services provided.
• Ability to teach clients on specific health issues, promotion of wellness, maintenance of health and prevention of illness.
• Ability to supervise and teach other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the above acts that are appropriate to be delegated.

Supervisory

• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to supervise and mange people.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to analyze effectiveness of service program and identify resources or adjustments needed to meet needs.
• Ability to plan for future needs of program/clinic.
• Knowledge of budgeting and/or forecasting financial projections

Qualifications:
Minimum -
Current Florida Registered Nursing License
Supervisory experience in a clinical setting
Preferred -
Prior Experience within the Department of Health
Experience with staff training and development
Education regarding and / experience working within an ICS structure.
Experience managing contracts or partnerships.
Experience working in school health
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:
Marion County Health Department
1801 SE 32nd Avenue, Ocala Florida 34471
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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• 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. 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.
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.
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.