REGISTERED NURSE - 64003036

Florida; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual & Sick Leave

Holidays & Personal Holiday

Health Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Florida Department of Health seeks a Registered Nurse to lead the Healthiest Communities of Florida program in Holmes & Washington Counties. The role requires independent leadership, coordination of deliverables, and monthly reporting to ensure program success.

The nurse will educate communities, perform health screenings, manage program budgets per grant guidelines, and support disaster and incident planning. English proficiency and collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (FS 464)
• CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates activities for Healthiest Communities of Florida program.
• Serves as liaison for Holmes and Washington CHDs; submits monthly reports.
• Provides health education and screenings to community and clients.
• Supports local community project initiatives as directed by supervisor.
• Ensures program activities and budget follow grant guidelines.
• Reports quarterly on all activities for Holmes and Washington Counties.
• Inputs EARs into HMS weekly as required.
• Provides staff coverage in school health clinics as needed.

Skills

Health education

Public health

Nursing

Anatomy & physiology

Community resources

Data analysis

Written materials

Communication

Time management

Health promotion

Tools

Audiovisual equipment

Computer equipment

Job description

Requisition No: 884358

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE - 64003036

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003036

Salary: $48,400.04 annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/06/2026

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**OPEN COMPETITIVE**

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is highly independent and responsible professional position. This position manages and coordinates activities/deliverables for the Healthiest Communities of Florida program. This position will work under moderate supervision by the Senior Human Service Program Specialist

Serves as Healthiest Communities of Florida Liaison for Holmes and Washington CHD’s ensuring all work plan activities are completed in a timely manner. Submits monthly report and attends any required meetings or trainings. Promotes healthy lifestyle choices within Holmes/Washington County communities. Provides health education and screenings to the community, clients, and general population. Supports local community project initiatives as directed by supervisor.

Ensures that activities and budget management of the programs are followed by grant guidelines.

Responsible for quarterly reporting of all activities for Holmes and Washington Counties completed in connection with the Healthiest Communities of Florida workplan.

Responsible for submission of REDCH funding reports and deliverables per program guidelines.

Attends any required meetings or trainings related to Incident Command System, disaster response, staff meetings, and department meetings.

Utilization of Health Management System (HMS) for computer input. Responsible for inputting Employee Activity Records (EARs) into HMS at Holmes/Washington by Friday of each week.

Will fill-in as needed in the Holmes/Washington school health clinics to provide staff coverage at times.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or requested by DOH.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health education.
• Knowledge of a variety of health specialty areas.
• Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Skill in operating a variety of audiovisual and computer equipment.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the development and implementation of health promotion and public health education programs and projects.
• Ability to prepare a wide variety of written material such as reports, memoranda, pamphlets, curricula, lesson plans and grant requests.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to teach basic health care.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse, FS 464
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR certification

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:

FDOH Holmes & Washington County Health Departments

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!

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.

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.