COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64006469

State of Florida; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health is seeking a Community Health Nursing Consultant in Vero Beach to supervise staff, coordinate school health services, and ensure program quality. The role requires an RN license, BLS-CPR, and substantial school health nursing experience with supervisory responsibilities.

You will collaborate with local school district partners, manage on-call rotations, and help implement health programs for children and families across the county.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license required.
• Current BLS-CPR certification.
• 5–8 years of School Health Nursing experience.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience collaborating with Indian River County School District.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff including appraisals and directing work.
• Plan leave, hire authority and disciplinary action recommendations.

Skills

Effective communication

People development

Analytical thinking

Problem identification

Customer service

Clinical knowledge

Health program coordination

Team motivation

Disciplinary action

Staff supervision

Education

RN license (Florida)

BLS-CPR certification

5-8 years school health nursing experience

3 years supervisory experience

Collaboration with Indian River County School District

Knowledge of local resources for school-age children

Tools

Computer software applications

Job description

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64006469

Date: Oct 29, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:886479

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64006469

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.

Community Health Nursing Consultant

Requisition # 886479

73,000.00 to 75,000.00 yearly

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning and directing work, approving leave, and having the authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Talking to others to effectively convey information
• Actively looking for ways to help people
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
• Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
• Identifying the nature of problems
• Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
• Using mathematics to solve problems
• Identifying the nature of problems
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health‑care measures
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
• Knowledge of computer software including applications
• Knowledge of childhood immunizations and the ability to administer medications.
• Ability to understand and operate equipment commonly used in schools for diagnostic purposes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.
• Basic life support certification (BLS-CPR)
• 5-8 years minimum School Health Nursing experience
• 3 years Supervisory experience
• 2 years minimum experience of collaboration with Indian River County School District
• Knowledge of Indian River County resources available for school age children
• Willing to serve in the nursing on-call rotation

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 theHealthiestState 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:

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

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.

Location:

VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32968 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32966 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32980 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32967

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.