Job Description

Requisition No: 881287

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64030284

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64030284

Salary: $51,704.34 - $55,000

Posting Closing Date: 08/27/2026

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Internal Agency Only

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau Of Communicable Diseases

TB Control Section

Registered Nursing Consultant

Pending Classification Updates

This position requires daily in-office or field work

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly specialized, out-posted Tuberculosis (TB) Control Section position that requires an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license, a high degree of self-direction and flexibility, and a high-level of working knowledge, skills, and experience in all aspects of tuberculosis (TB) control and prevention, including applicable statutes, rules, and associated Department policy and procedure. This position is responsible for providing clinical consultation, technical assistance, education and training to ensure the successful operation of TB control and prevention programs throughout the state of Florida and may require routine travel. This is one of four RNC positions, each primarily assigned to cover two of the eight defined consortia regions as defined by the FDOH Consortia Areas under the Deputy Secretary for Statewide Services. This position serves county health departments, their community providers, and other internal and external stakeholders as needed. Incumbents may be assigned to provide temporary coverage for other RNCs as needed during leave and position vacancies.

This position is essential and supports the following components of the Florida Tuberculosis System of Care: diagnosis; treatment; case management; surveillance; education and training; policy review and maintenance; case and cohort review, and participation in formal and informal TB program evaluations and desk audits intended to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care to persons with TB infection or disease residing in or visiting Florida, and improve case detection, timely treatment to cure, and prevention of ongoing disease transmission. Diagnosis

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of tuberculosis disease, its prevention, cure and control
• Knowledge of TB case management practices
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health promotion and public health education
• Ability to plan, develop and deliver health promotion and public health education services
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to communicate effectively
• Ability to prepare and analyze reports, applications, documents and other written materials
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of health care agencies and interests
• Equipment and software utilized by employees in this position includes a laptop and accessories (i.e., monitors, scanner, printer, docking station, USB CD/DVD ROM, USB camera with microphone, soundbar), Microsoft Office and Adobe products, and e-Fax.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Must be a Registered Nurse with an active license
• Experience serving as a TB Nurse Case Manager in Florida.

Preferred –

• At least two years of experience serving as the designated TB Nurse Case Manager in Florida working in a county with a high or medium TB incidence or as a multi-county TB Nurse Case Manager covering 3 or more low or medium-incidence counties in Florida.
• Associate of Science in Nursing

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:

Incumbents in these positions currently work remotely from home until further notice. This is an out-posted position listed on the state health office, TB Control Section table of organization, but the designated headquarters location for travel and emergency duties will be the local health department in the county of residence. Incumbents in these positions may be required to work from the office full-time at any time.

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.