Community Health Nursing Consultant

Role Overview

• This is a professional nursing position in the Bureau of Family Health Services, Family Planning Program
• Serves as a county liaison for Title X family planning and maternal and child health (MCH) services in assigned counties.
• Participates in Quality Assurance reviews of county health departments for family planning and maternal and child health services
• Provides health education information that helps individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles
• Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments
• May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs
• Assists in the development/writing of policies, protocols, standards and guidelines, educational materials, grant applications and any other documents necessary for the administration and implementation of the Title X family planning program and reproductive health services.
• Develops training programs, plans and conducts educational meetings, workshops, or seminars for county health departments (CHD), Healthy Start staff, providers, and community to build capacity and integrate a variety of topics and services affecting men and women of reproductive age
• Participates in analyzing data trends related to men and women of reproductive age in order to improve services and systems throughout the state
• Reviews on a regular basis family planning/reproductive health and other health related materials that impact policy and program development
• Presents information via emails, webinars and in person meetings
• Provides consultation, education and technical assistance to CHD, contract providers and others as requested in matters related to comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services in areas that may include HMS coding, Information and Education Committees, and other family planning/Title X program and MCH related topics
• Participates in designing and developing documents and reports and implementing services per state and federal statutes and Title X guidelines
• Provides technical assistance and monitoring of services for compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Assists with analysis of proposed legislative bills, budget issues, and research relevant to men and women of reproductive age.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required utilizing knowledge of the basic principles and practices of public health and education.

Requirements

• Registered Nursing license is required 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
• Must be willing to physically come into the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the 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 other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!