Job Description

Requisition No: 861188 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVIS - 64051756

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64051756 

Salary: $2857.84 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/20/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees’ work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

Performs duties as lead nurse of Improved Pregnancy Outcome (Maternity) program.

Oversight of Maternity clinical operations to ensure adequate and timely clinic flow and delivery of care. Assess provision of care to ensure efficient delivery of care while supporting patient safety and satisfaction.

Completes case management duties in all clinics with emphasis on Maternity clinic to include follow-up care, referrals, patient education and treatment, communication with clinicians,

Provides nursing care and applies nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of patients.

Performs professional public health nursing duties such as, interviewing, assessment, counseling, treatment, delegation, and prioritization of patient care.

Performs indicated nursing duties and related activities according to established policies and procedures including but not limited to administering prescribed medication, assisting clinicians, and performs follow-up and compliance.

Assists in management of clinical operations and ensures clinic operates efficiently.

Utilizes electronic health records and programs accurately and correctly.

Conducts medication reconciliation. Maintains adequate medication inventory, and orders medications as needed.

Maintains clinic supplies and inventory.

Conducts periodic review of medical records, nursing service reports, and clinical audits.

Assumes charge of clinical operations in the absence of the Assistant Community Health Nursing Director.

Participates in continuing education, in-services, trainings, staff and supervisor meetings and transports oneself thereto.

Completes and submits required time management documentation.

Participates in preparation of clinic rooms and equipment.

Performs related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of nursing principles, care, the nursing process, scope of practice, and Public Health Practices.

Knowledge in assessing patient health problems and needs.

Knowledge in developing and implementing nursing care plans and maintaining medical records.

Knowledge of computer software including applications and EHR.

Knowledge of medical equipment and instrumentation, room preparation and sterile instruments and related procedures including assisting clinicians with procedures.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of training or instruction.

Ability to administer and deliver nursing care and advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.

Ability to perform case management and provide ongoing assessment, evaluation, and follow-up for clinical services.

Ability to perform physical activities that require moving one’s whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also requires considerable use of the arms and legs.

Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 20 pounds, bend, reach, balance, and kneel.

Ability to stand intermittently for 4-6 hours throughout workday.

Ability to sit intermittently for 1-3 hours throughout workday.

Ability to repetitively perform fine manipulation skills applicable to nursing care such as writing, use of small medical tools, grasping medical instruments, and typing.

Ability to read, understand, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to prepare various reports and statistical data.

Ability to assess medical supply inventory, medication inventory, and reordering needs.

Ability to supervise employees, determine work priorities, assign work, train others and assess employee work performance, and ensure completion of assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and utilize problem solving techniques.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Willing to travel to various locations in Brevard County

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field and current state Registered Nursing License

Preferred:

3 or more years’ experience working as a supervisor, shift lead, preceptor, or other related leadership position(s) on a regular basis.

At least two years’ experience in the following areas as a Registered Nurse: Public Health, Outpatient clinical care, Maternity/Obstetrics, Family Planning, Immunizations, and Women’s Health.

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

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!

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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. 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:  

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. 

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