Senior Community Health Nurse

4w1 month ago

State of Florida

Sarasota, US · Full-time · $68,500 – $69,340

About this role

This Senior Community Health Nurse position with the Florida Department of Health provides and coordinates generalized school health services at assigned schools within Sarasota County. The role follows the Sarasota County Schools 10-month academic calendar, offering a unique blend of public health and school-based nursing practice.

In this role, you will manage and coordinate special projects related to School Health as outlined in the local School Health Services Plan. You will provide age-appropriate nursing counseling on topics including smoking cessation, domestic violence prevention, and suicide prevention, working directly with students in a school setting.

You will operate within established protocols and supervisor’s instructions, with adjustable scheduling that may include participating in Department of Health clinics as assigned. The position requires making visits and meetings outside the school setting, and you will attend and participate in staff development activities.

This is an open competitive Career Service position with the State of Florida, offering a stable public health career path. The role provides an opportunity to make a direct impact on community health through integrated state, county, and school district efforts.

Requirements

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27
Possess a nursing multi-state license through the Nurse Licensure Compact
Valid Florida driver’s license or the ability to obtain one
Knowledge of nursing practice
Interpersonal skills
Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule
Ability to operate various machines and equipment such as computers, copiers, and fax machines

Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates generalized school health services at assigned schools according to the local School Health Services Plan, established protocols, and supervisor’s instructions
Manages and coordinates special projects related to School Health as outlined in the local School Health Services Plan
Provides age-appropriate nursing counseling on topics including smoking cessation, domestic violence prevention, and suicide prevention
Performs other related duties as assigned with adjustable scheduling, including participating in Department of Health clinics as assigned
Attends and participates in staff development activities
Makes visits and meetings outside the school setting as required