Requisition No: 794950

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64007125

Position Number: 64007125

Salary: $55,500.00 - $57,530.00

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2023

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Anticipated Vacancy

Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a responsible position in the Newborn Screening (NBS) Program which involves the tracking and surveillance of the statewide screening program for all newborns born in Florida. This position is expected to be knowledgable about a variety of rare metabolic, genetic, endocrine, hematologic, pulmonologic, immune, and cardiac disorders and provide guidance and technical assistance to medical providers throughout Florida on newborn screening.

Receives, evaluates, and interprets newborn screening results received from the state laboratory for newborns with abnormal lab results for conditions included in the screening. Coordinates with and distributes data to appropriate CMS Referral Centers, hospitals, and/or physicians and county public health units regarding newborns with abnormal lab reports. This also includes contacting parents to obtain information and make recommendations as noted on the newborn screening laboratory report. Data is required to be provided to the appropriate contracted referral center quickly after receipt of the screening results from the state laboratory to expedite diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment of the newborns.

Provides case management to newborns with abnormal test results for conditions screened through newborn screening which includes monitoring the newborn screening data system for repeat lab results, complete follow-up activities, which may include calls to parents and health care providers; analyzing case reports received from CMS Referral Centers, inputting information received from CMS Referral Centers in the appropriate data systems, and providing monthly statistical reports to the CMS Referral Centers to monitor follow-up and compliance with the newborn screening protocols.

To an assigned coverage area of the state, provides technical assistance and education to birthing facilities, care providers and others as deemed necessary, which requires travel throughout the year. Develops training and educational materials for birthing facilities, care providers, parents, and others as deemed appropriate.

Performs quality assurance activities, which includes all cases received from the lab and case reports that have been reviewed and closed.

Participates in programmatic monitoring for the Newborn Screening Referral Centers and for the CMS Long Term Genetics Program, which requires periodic travel.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of computers, especially Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to learn program-specific computer applications. Be able to interpret laboratory results and take appropriate actions. Good communication skills both verbal and written. The ability to prioritize workload. Experience in providing training and technical assistance to large and small groups. The ability to conduct programmatic and contract monitoring. Work as a team member.

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:
CCOC
4025 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399

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, including monthly costs, 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 the 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.

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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.