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NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALISTState of Florida • Melbourne, Florida, United States
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NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST

State of Florida
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    Melbourne, Florida, United States
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    Melbourne, Florida, United States
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Requisition No: 877000
Agency: Department of Health Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64006614
Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64006614
Salary: $2666.90 Bi-Weekly
Posting Closing Date: 06/08/2026
Total Compensation Estimator ToolInternal Agency Opportunity Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.Your Specific Responsibilities:
Provides nursing assessments and develop Individualized Health Care Plans. Attend IEP/504 meetings organized by the Local School District, make recommendations based on nursing assessment.
Train Local School District staff on safe student medication administration including emergency medications as needed. Child-specific training on conditions and health related procedures.
Develop/create/present orientation and training of new employees for School Health. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent 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. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR). Knowledge of computer programs. Knowledge of Nursing Processes. Ability to function independently. Qualifications: Minimum:
Florida RN license or a multi-state RN license from another compact state
3 yrs. Nursing Experience. 1 yr. Pediatric Nursing Experience.
Must be able to acquire CPR prior to on-boarding. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must have transportation in order to travel to Brevard Public Schools in Brevard County, FL.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 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:Brevard County, FloridaThe 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: Positions assigned to School Health may follow either a 10-month or 12-month work schedule, depending on program needs and available funding. Work assignments during summer months vary by location. Your specific work schedule, summer assignment expectations, and leave eligibility will be communicated by your hiring manager or program leadership. 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. 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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  • Melbourne, Florida, United States

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  • English
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