NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64029511

Requisition No: 868229 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64029511

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64029511 

Salary:  $71,400.16 - $75,288.98 

Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2026 

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NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST 

This is an internal opportunity only. Only current DOH employees will be considered

 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

1. Through the Communicable Disease/Tuberculosis Program this position will be responsible for the investigation, surveillance and reporting of Reportable Diseases and conditions of public health importance, case management/follow-up of cases, suspects, referrals and other direct nursing service in a variety of settings, e.g., home, clinic, schools, daycare centers, nursing homes, healthcare facilities, etc., utilizing the current  policies and procedures of the Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH-Sarasota), the Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This position reports to the Operations Manager C-SES of the FDOH- Sarasota County.
   1. Conducts case management/contact investigations for Tuberculosis (TB) suspects/cases, contacts and Latent TB Infection (LTBI) clients effectively following and utilizing Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH-Sarasota), DOH and CDC policies and procedures.
   2. Participates in and/or conducts clinic services, including but not limited to:
      1. Tuberculosis nursing/MD clinics
      2. Contact screening clinics
   3. Runs TB reports monthly to monitor program activities.
   4. Assists with maintaining and updating the DOH-Sarasota TB Program Procedure Manual.
   5. Provides technical assistance to DOH-Sarasota supervisors, staff and the community regarding the TB and the TB Program.
   6. Maintains accurate and complete medical records.  The employer, Department of Health, County Health Department is the records owner of the medical records as defined by Section 455.667 F.S.
   7. Serves as the subject matter expert for DOH Sarasota and community partners related to TB questions and concerns
   8. Educates client and/or family members regarding reportable diseases, disease process, and transmission and control measures
   9. Coordinates and conducts TB clinic services
   10. Is responsible for maintaining and updating the DOH-Sarasota TB Program Procedure Manual
   11. Assists with maintaining and updating the DOH-Sarasota Reportable Disease Procedure Manual
2. Conducts investigation, surveillance and reporting of communicable diseases, provides and other direct nursing services in a variety of settings, e.g., home, clinic, schools, day care centers, nursing homes, etc.
   1. Performs nursing appraisals.
   2. Educates client and/or family members regarding, health, disease process and transmission.
   3. Refers and coordinates services to ensure continuity of care.
   4. Acts as contact/resource person for the DOH-Sarasota.
   5. Provides educational/in-service presentations to the DOH-Sarasota staff and the community.
3. Provides Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Field Delivered Therapy services for STD clients following established CDC Florida Department of Health and DOH-Sarasota guidelines.
4. Provides nursing services to HIV positive inmates in the Sarasota County Jail
   1. Works with DOH Sarasota physician to provide medical care to HIV positive inmates
   2. Provides education and counseling to cases
   3. Documents physician/nursing notes in Health Management System (HMS)
   4. Runs monthly HMS reports for invoice purposes.
5. Miscellaneous Activities
   1. Attends and participates in DIS team meetings, ECDC staff meetings, DOH-Sarasota staff meetings and staff development activities.
   2. Maintains client confidentiality in a manner consistent with Chapter 384.29, F.S. and DOH policy. 
   3. Other duties as assigned

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing practice