Job Description

Requisition No: 871840

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVIS - 64034058

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64034058

Salary: $71,000 - $73,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2026

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SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVISOR

Pending Anticipated Vacancy

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Highlands 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.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Highlands 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 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.

This is a Career Service, Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor position within the Highlands County Health Department that represents the agency and its mission and values. This is a highly responsible public health nursing position working in a clinic setting requiring strong administrative as well as nursing skills. Coordinates all clinical services and nursing activities (not limited to Adult Health, Family Planning, Immunizations, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis). The incumbent is part of the organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork in a diverse environment.  This position is under the direct supervision of the Community Health Nursing Director. This position is classified as a sensitive position.  Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health Information Security and Privacy Policy and procedures.   

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversees clinic operations, staff, and mandatory program reporting
• Oversees clinic operations, staff, and mandatory program reporting. 
• Obtains client’s full medical history and assessment and evaluates information.
• Obtains client’s full medical history and assessment and evaluates information.
• Counsels and educates clients
• Provides treatment and education for sexually transmitted diseases when indicated from lab results. 
• Provides pregnancy testing, counseling, and referrals.
• Assists with medical exams.
• Administers medication per practitioner orders. 
• Administers immunizations as applicable.
• Performs lab work when needed.
• Maintains exam rooms, laboratory and clinic areas for clinic activities and walk-ins.
• Ensures that specimen samples are logged correctly and sent to labs.
• Answer telephone inquiries from clients.
• Performs monthly pharmaceutical inventory.
• Ensure medication and supplies are ordered.

OTHER DUTIES

• Performs medical record audits in accordance with program reporting.
• Completes client referrals for additional testing and/or further medical care when appropriate.
• Collaborate with all CHD programs to assure healthy client outcomes.
• Contacts physician/APRN for clarification and/or orders regarding client symptoms/standing orders/protocol.
• Other related duties as required by the supervisor.
• Stay abreast of all rules and regulations, maintain up-to-date protocols and procedures, and assure nursing and staff support are in compliance.
• Assists in developing and monitoring clinic budget.
• PFS: bulk inventory, monthly reconciliation, weekly counts, and quarterly reconciliations.
• Participates in family planning and EHR conference calls. Assists with organizing Immunization PODS.
• Completes and submits family planning annual reports.  

All Client Service Records (CSR’s) and Employee Activity Records (EARS) will be coded accurately and submitted within stated time frames.  Keeps immediate supervisor informed of nursing problems when appropriate.  Performs other related duties as assigned including requirements to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Employees abide by State/Federal laws governing confidential and public information.  This position is classified as a sensitive/confidential position.  Incumbent handles protected health information on a need to know basis following Department of Health, Information Security and Privacy Policy including local operating procedures.

This position is responsible and accountable for the performance of the staff under their supervision including staff training, appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and having the authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions. Works with health care providers in all clinics.  Maintains records including but not limited to nursing assessment, history, educational sessions, and counseling.  Instruct patients and families on how to carry out physicians’ orders.  This position assists with exams, educates clients regarding health and disease processes. Other related duties as required by supervisor.

Knowledge, skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Statutes, and Rules and Regulations that pertain to the programs. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to provisions of Chapter 60K-15, Career Service System Rules.

Skills:

• Use of equipment and supplies related to the position.

Ability to: 

• Lead People: Motivate, provide constructive feedback, positive recognition, and organize activities to improve team skills and performance.
• Manage Processes: Integrate and utilize all components of the strategic planning process to help HCHD
• Achieve its vision. Appropriately assesses and allocates resources (financial, human, equipment, and supplies) develop, implement, and evaluate business plans.
• Human Relations: Work with others in a professional, considerate, and helpful manner. Projects a positive image of HCHD and self.
• Initiative: Be self-confident, motivated, and enthusiastic drive to perform current job duties and undertake duties of greater responsibility.
• Responsive to Direction: Take and give direction; accept and deliver constructive criticism; and respond and implement suggestions for improvement.
• Flexibility: Accommodate changing situations or plans for satisfactory performance of the job. Able to change easily from one task to another.
• Technology: Navigate the Internet, use office suite and assorted software, and use of technology equipment.
• Communication (Oral & Written): Takes the initiative to communicate accurate, up-to-date plans and information to subordinates, peers, and management. Expresses thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing. Listens and understands the views of others.
• Creative Thinking: Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.
• Team Building: Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust. Develops leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding and guiding employees.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing excellence in products and services.
• Time Management: Manages a variety of responsibilities in a timely, efficient manner and is able to prioritize tasks.  

Qualifications:

Minimum -

• Incumbent must hold a current, active Florida Nursing license or a multistate license from another Compact State in accordance to FL Statute 464
• Supervisor experience.
• Florida driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Must hold CPR certification.

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:

Highlands County, Department of Health

7205 S. George Blvd, Sebring FL 33875

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, 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 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 reflect 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.