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Senior Community Health Nurse - 64027506

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State of Florida

Pensacola, Florida

This position will be responsible for planning and providing health education services at assigned schools to encourage adoption of healthy lifestyle choices and requires independent problem-solving using good judgement and skills within parameters established by law and policy.

Posted Sep 3

Shift and hours
10-⁠month position following school district calendar This is a 10-month position that follows the school district calendar.
Unit and setting
School Health Program · School Promotion of positive health and development of students.students in assigned elementary and middle schools
License
RN license RN license in Florida or multistate compact license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN license in Florida or multistate compact license Check your license
Experience
1 to 3 years work experience as a Registered Nurse
Also asks
Valid driver's license Valid driver’s license

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's or higher in nursing Bachelor’s or higher in nursing
Experience
Experience as a school nurse

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most Florida PRN postingsFlorida PRN postings that state pay run $62k/yr to $140k/yr, the middle half $71k/yr to $129k/yr, across 270 postings.
Tuition assistance
Tuition waivers

Benefits

  • BenefitsAnnual and Sick Leave benefitsAnnual and Sick Leave benefits;
  • BenefitsNine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each yearNine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
  • BenefitsState Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, supplemental)State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
  • BenefitsRetirement plan options with employer contributionsRetirement plan options, including employer contributions
  • BenefitsFlexible Spending AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts;
  • BenefitsTuition waiversTuition waivers;
More benefits (2)
  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

The role and schedule

Day to day
promote positive health and healthy lifestyle behaviors for students Employ a variety of strategies to promote health education and healthy lifestyle behaviors for students.
Day to day
assist in planning and providing targeted education in response to school requests Assist in planning, development and providing targeted education in response to school requests.
Day to day
use data to plan and evaluate compliance with state statutes Uses data to plan and evaluate compliance with state statutes.
Day to day
research and develop evidence-based educational materials and presentations Provide research and development of evidence based educational materials and presentations.
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assist with surveys of students, faculty, and parents Assist with designing, conduction and data analysis of student, faculty and parent surveys.
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manage student health related records Manages student health related records according to confidentiality guidelines and program standards, if applicable.
Day to day
prepare and submit reports for school health division Prepares and submits reports for school health division for programmatic monitoring and evaluation.
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complete timesheets and required documentation Complete timesheets, employee activity records and all other required documentation within agency established timeframes.
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assist with annual flu vaccinations in elementary and middle schools Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing annual flu vaccinations in selected elementary and middle schools.
Day to day
assist with required and recommended vaccinations in middle schools Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing required and recommended vaccinations in middle schools.
Day to day
attend in-service and educational programs related to public health Attends in-service and educational programs related to public health.
Day to day
participate in team and committee meetings regarding health services and curriculum Participate in team and committee meetings regarding health services, health curriculum, including safety and wellness.
Travel
Travel may be required Travel may be required.
Details
May be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

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Public Health is a specialty you move into. Counties hire at entry grades; a BSN is often preferred.

Original listing

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  • Agency: Department of Health
  • Working Title: SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - 64027506
  • Pay Plan: Career Service
  • Salary: $54,910.24
  • Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2026

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Your Specific

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for planning and providing health education services at assigned schools to encourage adoption of healthy lifestyle choices and requires independent problem-solving using good judgement and skills within parameters established by law and policy. This position acts as a liaison between the Florida Department of Health – Escambia, School Health Program and assigned schools. The position functions with direct supervision by the School Health Nursing Supervisor. Travel may be required.

Duties And Responsibilities

Promotion of positive health and development of students. Employ a variety of strategies to promote health education and healthy lifestyle behaviors for students. Assist in planning, development and providing targeted education in response to school requests. Uses data to plan and evaluate compliance with state statutes. Provide research and development of evidence based educational materials and presentations. Assist with designing, conduction and data analysis of student, faculty and parent surveys.

Manages student health related records according to confidentiality guidelines and program standards, if applicable.

Prepares and submits reports for school health division for programmatic monitoring and evaluation. Complete timesheets, employee activity records and all other required documentation within agency established timeframes.

Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing annual flu vaccinations in selected elementary and middle schools. Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing required and recommended vaccinations in middle schools.

Attends in-service and educational programs related to public health. Participate in team and committee meetings regarding health services, health curriculum, including safety and wellness.

Other Related Duties As Assigned

Will perform other duties as needed. Ensures that data set(s) under incumbent’s responsibilities are available to those who need to know, protects the integrity of assigned data set(s) and assists the Security Coordinator as needed to comply with policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of health promotion Skills in operating a variety of computer equipment Proficiency in computer programs to include PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Word, Outlook Professional written and oral communication skills Ability to plan and deliver health promotion and public health education presentations Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the community regardless of educational or socioeconomic level, culture, or ethnicity Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments Ability to collect and analyze data

Qualifications

Minimum

1 to 3 years work experience as a Registered Nurse Valid driver’s license 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 or possess a nursing multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Preferred

Bachelor’s or higher in nursing Experience as a school nurse

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values

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

1300 West Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

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:

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

This is a 10-month position that follows the school district calendar.

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 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.

What's around it?

In Pensacola, FL

Pensacola, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$1,322/mo
Household income
$74,212/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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