NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64064324 1

Requisition No: 880487 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64064324 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64064324 

Salary:  $60,000.00 - $62,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/05/2026 

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NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Hernando County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts in its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in all aspects of their work. This nursing position performs specialized nursing care for the TB, Primary Care, and Specialty Care Clinic and performs 'back-up' duties for Epidemiology and Linkage to Care. The nurse works as coordinator of the Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic and providers, maintains and coordinates continuity of health care services to these clients within the clinic setting. Works closely with the Senior Community Health Nursing Director-SES and the physicians to promote continuity of care. Responds as indicated to notices of Communicable Disease reports and documents in Merlin. Uses Independent judgment to perform these services and has the ability to work with all populations. Duties included but not limited to: Provides nursing assessment and case management of clients enrolled in the TB, Primary Care, and Specialty Care Clinic. Takes and records medical history, vital signs, and Issues prescribed medications under protocol. Documents in the chart, utilizing problem oriented Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan (S.O.A.P.) method. Teaches healthy lifestyles, family planning methods as indicated, and risk reduction in the clinic and community setting. Provides referral information to clients and other providers to facilitate continuity of health care. Advises clients of test results and counsels on preventive measures and laboratory results according to the procedures or protocols of the unit. Addresses concerns of clients and significant others. Develops Individualized care plans. Reviews abnormal lab reports and consults with physicians regarding treatment plan. Interviews clients for evaluation and assessment of patient's condition, counseling and providing treatment for conditions covered under Registered Nurse Standard of Care Protocols and DOH Hernando Nurses Standing Orders. Provides nursing assessments: may make a nursing diagnosis and provide treatment per Nurses Standing Orders for DOH Hernando clients with Sexually Transmitted Diseases, explaining the disease, Its complications and Its prevention. Provides nondirective counseling. Provides back-up services for Linkage to Care, ensuring newly diagnosed clients and clients who have 'dropped out' of care gain access to medical treatment. Provides Pre and Post HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) counseling to clients, Including prevention with the educational component. Assists the physician and/or APRN with medical procedures per DOH Hernando procedures. Maintains Inventory logs for medications issued. Orders medications through AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and/or Patient Aids Care (PAC) waiver. Provides assessment for TB Program. Provides case management via the computerized module for any active TB cases and all preventative therapy clients. Works with staff from TB Control to dispense medications for Directly Observed Therapy (001) Program or Virtual Directly Observed Therapy. Coordinates and consults with TB Specialist. Provides TB education to all new employees. Provides the yearly TB update to all staff. Responsible for any program reports as required or requested. Interviews clients for evaluation and assessment of patient's condition, counseling and providing treatment for conditions covered under Registered Nurse Standard of Care Protocols and DOH Hernando Nurses Standing Orders. Provides nursing assessments: may make a nursing diagnosis and provide treatment per Nurses Standing Orders for DOH Hernando clients with TB, explaining the disease, Its complications, and Its prevention. Provides nondirective counseling. Assists the physician and/or ARNP with medical procedures per county health department procedures. Provides back-up services for the Epidemiology to include on call and providing surveillance and response activities for the program, documentation in MER