State of Florida

Nursing roles span school health services, medical foster care, juvenile justice health services, and community health programs. Positions range from temporary OPS (Other Personal Services) roles to Career Service positions with greater job security and benefits. The State of Florida serves as a public sector employer offering nursing professionals opportunities to work in community-based, public health, and correctional health settings rather than traditional hospital environments. In the Melbourne, FL area and broader Brevard County region, the Florida Department of Health operates local clinics and school health programs employing nurses in public health roles. The employer offers a wide variety of nursing practice settings, from school clinics to medical foster care coordination, appealing to nurses seeking mission-driven community health work.

The Florida Department of Health's mission centers on protecting, diagnosing, and treating conditions of public health significance. The Florida DCF emphasizes working in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. The Department of Juvenile Justice focuses on improving public safety by providing youth with tools and opportunities to turn their lives around. Across agencies, the State of Florida values public service, community health improvement, accountability, and collaboration with community stakeholders.