COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING CONSULTANT - 64001544

About the Role

This is a professional nursing position in the Bureau of Family Health Services, Family Planning Program, supervised by the Community Health Nursing Consultant, Family Planning Program Supervisor. The role serves as a county liaison for Title X family planning and maternal and child health (MCH) services in assigned counties.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Quality Assurance reviews of county health departments for family planning and maternal and child health services.
• Provides health education information to help individuals, families, and communities maintain healthy lifestyles.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs and evaluates programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles.
• Assists in developing policies, protocols, standards, guidelines, educational materials, and grant applications for the Title X family planning program and reproductive health services.
• Develops and conducts training programs, educational meetings, workshops, and seminars for county health departments, Healthy Start staff, providers, and the community.
• Analyzes data trends related to men and women of reproductive age to improve services and systems.
• Reviews family planning/reproductive health materials and presents information via emails, webinars, and in-person meetings.
• Provides consultation, education, and technical assistance to county health departments, contract providers, and others on comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services.
• Assists with the analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues, and research relevant to men and women of reproductive age.
• Performs other duties utilizing knowledge of public health and education principles.

Requirements

• Registered Nursing license in accordance with FS 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with FAC 210-8.27.
• Three years of professional nursing experience, including two years of supervisory, administrative, consultative, educational public health, or pediatric nursing experience.
• Willingness to physically come into the office to perform duties.
• Ability to travel within and outside the state of Florida.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing practices and program coordination and evaluation techniques.
• Ability to plan and develop programs, maintain effective working relationships, and understand applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate data, and present information concisely and organized.
• Proficiency in preparing various reports.

Pay

$54,000.18 - $55,000.00

Where You Will Work

Tallahassee, Florida (not a remote position)

Benefits

• 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 supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.