nursing program specialist - Tampa, United States - State of Florida

Description

Requisition No:

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $64, $71,000

Posting Closing Date: 06/18/2024

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HILLSBOROUGH

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH

NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST – PROGRAM MANAGER

4704B W. MONTGOMERY AVE, TAMPA, FL 33616

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training. From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement. There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program. We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Nursing Program Specialist – Program Manager

The Nursing Program Specialist will act as the Program Manager over the Community Health Client Service Programs including Healthy Start, Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection, Community Dental, Compass Client Referral and Family Planning Programs. This position reports to the Community Health Director and will work as part of the Community Health Management team along with managers for Health Promotion, Minority Health, and Epidemiology.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Performing supervisory duties including hiring, performance management and evaluation, timesheet approvals, leave approvals, motivating, training, and communication with staff.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance and the performance of staff to ensure the program's quality of service and standards are met or exceeded.
• Direct and monitor training and evaluation of all staff in the programs assigned to this position. Complete annual evaluations for direct reports and discuss performance expectations with direct reports at least quarterly during each evaluation year.
• Manage budgetary and programmatic resources available for assigned L4's and provide input for their utilization based on program priorities. Participates in monthly and quarterly budget and spending plan review meetings.
• Provides monthly program reports to Community Health Director including program outcomes and process improvement strategies when needed.
• Promote the professional growth, education, and health of direct reports, and others within the FDOH-Hillsborough
• Provides appropriate and timely reports and updates, in accordance with reporting requirements, to division director, and Hillsborough County Health Department leadership as needed.
• Actively participates in the Community Health Management Team and FDOH-Hillsborough Program Management Team
• Demonstrate leadership to all Community Health staff by following policies and procedures and through the promotion of a positive work environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Maintain Registered Nurse credential.

Knowledge of community organizations and resources.

Knowledge of the theories/concepts of preventive healthcare.

Ability to supervisor people.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to analyze data and interpret findings.

Ability to manage assigned budgets.

Skilled in the use of varied IT applications including, Word, Excel, and Teams

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Hold a current, active Florida Nursing license or a multistate license from another Compact State
• Have at least three years of supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Have at least two years of budget planning or management experience.
• Have at least three years of experience leading and managing a public health or community program or project.

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Floyd Kelton Building, 4704B W. Montgomery Ave, Tampa, FL 33616

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 ).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Public Health and Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition waivers for State Universities/Community Colleges.
• And more

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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. 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:

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.

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration:

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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 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 , 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.