REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64029475

Requisition No: 887179

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64029475

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64029475

Salary: $70,000.00 - $77,067.64 (Includes CAD of $2,475.20)

Posting Closing Date: 11/26/2026

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Registered Nurse Specialist position in the West Palm Beach Health Center, serving in maternity, family planning, STD, clinics, Epidemiology, and other communicable disease programs. This position will be cross trained to work in all clinics as needed. Responsible for making a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area. Works is performed under the supervision of the Operations and Program Manager. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. Ensure customer satisfaction by fostering a pleasant work environment and immediately investigating any complaints and reporting same to supervisor. Adheres to established Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) policies and procedures, promotes the Department as a positive, caring community organization.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential Information Sets include: Social Security Data, and Clinical Information Data. This position has access to Health Management System (HMS), Employee Activity Reports (EARS), HMS Report Portal, Q-Flow, Florida Shots, Surveillance Tools & Reporting System (STARS), TB, HIV, and any other system as it relates to the position. This position may view, update or release “Confidential” information. This position has access to Q-Flow, Internet, HMS – Electronic Health Record, HMS Scheduling, Florida Shots, TRAIN, PlanLink and other electronic health systems as it relates to the position.

Provides Family Planning and Sexually Transmitted Disease services in clinic at CHD site. Duties include reproductive health visits for clients attending family planning clinic; as well as STD assessments, follow-up care, counseling and referrals as indicated. Develops and reviews health histories, counsels regarding contraceptive methods, counsels regarding mistimed pregnancies and safer sex practices. Consistently maintains a high quality of professionalism and maintenance of agency standards. Consults with physicians and specialists regarding difficult cases. Refers clients to the hospital and other community agencies as necessary. Exercises care coordination skills to assigned patients within the clinic setting or home setting as needed, this includes patient recall, referrals, and follow-up of abnormal results. Assists in all other clinics as needed.

Works autonomously in performing RN duties such as ordering routine lab tests under Nursing Guidelines according to CHD procedures. Accurately documents all client visits in the Electronic Health Record using approved State abbreviations. Stays up to date by developing professional competence, including clinical skills, as required by the department and program. Assists in all other clinics as indicated.

Provides direct nursing care including treatment and administration of medication and immunizations as prescribed by provider.

Collects, labels, and processes specimens required for Epidemiology (Epi) and other communicable disease programs, including coordinating specimen collection for surveillance, outbreak response, and special testing as needed, and ensures proper handling, storage, and transport according to program guidelines.

Completes and attends mandatory trainings and team meetings, planning sessions, and in-service as assigned. Initiates and completes opportunities for professional development. Assists in the orientation and/or education of new public health staff as needed. Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Assists with data collection to monitor program progress and participate in quality assurance/quality improvement functions.

Participate in outbreak control or other emergency duties. In the event of a disaster, reports for duty as directed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

- Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques

- Ability to communicate effectively to convey information (verbally and writing) to others.

- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

- Knowledge of community resources

- Ability to utilize the Nursing, Process in the care of individuals, families and communities

- Ability to teach, interview and counsel clients with varied health problems regarding their care on an individual or group basis

- Knowledge and experience in Continuous Quality Improvement

- Ability to utilize the computer independently

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

- This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code.

Other job-related requirements for this position:
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Valid Driver’s License
• This position may travel to another Health Center to provide services at the discretion of Administration.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (B) Total hours in workweek 40.

(C) This position must travel to provide services at another satellite Center, work Saturdays and or a weekly late evening clinic on a rotation basis at the discretion of Administration. This is a full-time, in-office position.

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:

West Palm Beach, FL 33407

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 www.myfrs.com );
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

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: http://www.sss.gov

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.

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.