REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64058860

Requisition No: 870621 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64058860

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64058860 

Salary:  $69,339.40 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/09/2026 

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This Registered Nurse Specialist position is responsible for Healthy Families Care Coordination through the following duties and responsibilities:

Nursing Consultation/ Professional Analysis

a) Accepts referrals for all pregnant women/new babies and conducts a comprehensive nursing assessment;

b) Provides nursing assessments on pregnant women who develop medical problems or do not have routine prenatal care;

c) Tracks the weight and progress of all Healthy Families target children and siblings who have been; diagnosed as “failure to thrive”; identify as having a low birth weight; or assessed on the Ages and Stages Questionnaire as being developmentally delayed “working with the medical provider to ensure families follow through with appropriate community resources”; the nurse will provide consultation and education to staff regarding specified children with developmental delays.

d) Provides home visits on Healthy Families participants referred for any of the following reasons; low birth weight, prematurity, feeding problems, communicable diseases, illness, growth/development problems, poor bonding, family health issues, medical neglect and other health issues.

e) Provides education to interconceptional women, promoting healthy behaviors including SBE-self breast examination.

f) Provides tobacco risks education and counseling and smoking cessation.

g) Provides discharge/transition planning for program participants

Nursing/Care Coordination:

a) Educates families in basic health principals related to disease control, maternal and child health, family planning and safety, with emphasis on prevention.

b) Provides immunizations and well child care for families having trouble accessing the services.

c) Provides family planning services, as needed, to encourage baby spacing.

d) Follows all guidelines under nursing protocol.

e) Participates in DOH campaigns like Back to School Immunizations Rush.

Documentation and Other Indirect Services:

a) Documents all observations and actions in the client electronic medical record. 

b) Completes necessary forms and adhere to state, program and Title X requirements.

c) Enters all documentation, including EARs and CSRs, within required timeframes.

d) Consultation with care coordinators about client’s medical services.

e) Presentations to staff on medical and health topics.

Quality Assurance:

a) Maintains valid Florida Nursing License.

b) Completes all mandatory trainings for program, division, and agency and for licensure.

c) Attends annual staff and nursing in-services and Nursing Action Team meetings when scheduled by the agency.

d) Abides by all policies and procedures of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County and those established by the Healthy Families Pinellas program.

e) Meets with supervisor on a regular basis and keeps supervisor informed of pertinent client and staff issues.

f) Participates in staff meetings, parent groups and graduation activities to cultivate staff and participant relationships

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

       Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

       Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, techniques and legal requirements.

       Knowledge of community organizations and resources.

       Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

       Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

       Knowledge of basic computer software and ability to enter data in computer.

Minimum Qualifications

·        Valid nursing license per Nurse Practice Act Chapter 464, Florida Statutes 464.008, 464.009       

·        1 year of experience working with maternal child health or pediatrics

·        Valid Driver's license

·        Access daily to reliable transportation

·       At least 3 years experience working in public health/community health 

Preferred Qualifications

·        Home-Visiting experience

·        Experience in working with pregnant women, young children and/or families

·        Experience in providing family planning   

·        Bi-lingual preferred, English and Spanish speaking

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:

Mid County Department of Health - 8751 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771

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, 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. 

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.