REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64028431

Requisition No: 840649 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64028431

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64028431 

Salary:  55,159.52 

Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2024 

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REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LEON

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA  

 

Your Specific Responsibilities 

 

This nursing position is responsible for specialized school health services at assigned schools and requires independent problem solving using nursing judgement and skills within parameters established by law and policy. The position acts as a liaison between Leon County Health Department (LCHD), the school, the student, the parent/guardian, and the medical community. The position is supervised by a School Health Nurse Assistant Director.

 

Supervision

This position is responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate.  Review and approve all timesheets and Employee Activity Reports (EARs) for subordinate positions. Train subordinates in medication administration and special medical procedures (e.g., catheterization), and train in the documentation of the same, as needed.

 

Case Management

Provide in-person and remote case management for students' medical management plans, ensuring physicians' orders are followed as directed by health aides and school staff. Review various logs (medication, daily, and individual) for accuracy and timeliness. Review all care provided by health aides, to ensure that established plans are followed, and to assess medical data to make any recommendations for changes to the student’s medical provider.

 

Stakeholder Training & Education

Provide individual, child-specific training and field trip training to district staff, including Level II diabetic care and medication administration. Teach health classes in growth & development, hygiene, dental care, sun safety, nutrition, and other health topics as requested. Assist in developing and implementing program planning and services, curriculum changes to in-service classes, and evaluation techniques for same. Speak and present as requested at parent teacher organization and staff meetings on requested health topics.

 

Annual Screenings

Responsible for organizing annual health screenings for elementary and middle schools. Document notifications sent to school offiicials and efforts to notify parents/guardians of screening failures identified. Train and supervise volunteer and district employees, as assigned, to complete tasks. Obtain care in the case of homelessness. Make referrals for appropriate care to meet requirements, and/or provide assistance to social work managers for students requiring further referrals.

 

Quality Improvement

Reviews all state mandated reports/screenings for completion, accuracy and compliance with state statues Assures School Health state benchmarks are met and documented for annual report. 

 

Individual Health Care Plans

Develop and implement individual health care plans. Serve as the health expert for child study team, individualized education program (IEP) development, and 504 plans. Act as liaison for Department of Health (DOH) in Leon, the school, the student, the parent/guardian, and the medical community.

 

Inventory Management

Ensure subordinates accurately inventory all medications in the clinic on a monthly basis, through direct observation, one-on-one meetings, and audits. Oversee ordering, inventory, maintenance, storage, and usage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment. 

 

Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

 

 

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Ability to participate in the planning and implementing of treatment for patients. Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical or emotional problems. Ability to observe patients’ reactions to medications. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.  

 

Qualifications

Licensure/regis