About the role
Requisition No: 886455
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64855640
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64855640
Salary: Hourly rate $33.00
Posting Closing Date: 11/07/2026
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OPS SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Open Competitive
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and 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.
Provides expanded nursing services and health care in select elementary, middle and high schools. This position may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department’s Limited English Proficiency Plan.
School Health Coordination and Assessment
- Assists teachers in assessing health problems of students through health appraisals, medical histories, records and screening programs. Improves student utilization of school health services.
- Expands screening activities and health care. Coordinates health services for students with parents or guardians and other agencies in the community. Provides appropriate referral and follow-up procedures including home visits.
- Maintains records for planning and assessing school health services. Monitors legal and practice standards for the administration of medication.
- Identifies actual or potential health problems, acts as a liaison between school, home and community agencies.
- Provides and assists with state-mandated Health Screenings (Vision, BMI & Scoliosis). Refers and follows up on abnormal results as directed.
- Maintains record of abnormal screening activities for annual school reports and statistical data.
- Reviews and monitors immunization records to maintain compliance with State mandates. Collaborates with school staff to obtain immunization records and compliance.
- Insures and promotes safe school environment by implementing safety measures in the schools and assessing school health nursing quality improvement activities
Care Planning Duties:
- Provides support services to students who exhibit mild to severe health, behavioral, or learning problems, which affect school performance. Acts as a child advocate who confers with school personnel and community agencies regarding potential problems of child abuse.
- Serves as a team member representing health in the evaluation and decision for placement of medically complex and at-risk students.
- Assists Schools in implementing and carrying out emergency health care plans.
- Networks with parents and school staff to create Individual Health Plans as needed for students with special needs and chronic health conditions.
Health Education/Instructional Duties:
- Participates in health education classes as a consultant or provider. Encourages and provides wellness and health in-service programs for faculty. Provides health education and counseling to parents, students and staff as needed.
- Conducts and participates in the orientation and mentoring of new staff and nursing students about school health services.
- Actively participates in Student Health Education as a presenter of Polk County Public School District approved Health Curriculum to mandated grades.
Other Functions:
- Communicates and serves on health committees and acts as a liaison between school board and health department concerning clinical and administrative issues.
- Performs generalized public health work in an area geographically removed from direct supervision.
- “Serves as the Information Custodian for the Nursing Division for assigned information sets; maintains confidentiality of the information in accordance with state and federal statutes, of Health Information Security
- Policies, Protocols and Procedures, in accordance with Protocol: Security 3V, Sec. 1-3”.
- Performs other duties as required, including performance of additional interpreter duties, consistent with skill level, and as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment and taking blood pressure readings.
- Ability to interview patients in order to obtain a medical history, keep accurate records and distribute prescribed medications.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
- Interest in the health and welfare of children.
Qualifications:
Minimum -
- Valid Florida Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
- Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.
Other job-related requirements for this position:
Emergency Duty: 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 or Red Cross 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.
Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.
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:
Bartow, FL
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.
If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.
Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.
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.