Job Description
Qualifications
Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to administer medications
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to deal with the public and other agency programs in a tactful and courteous manner
Ability to work with diverse clients
Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups
Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to teach basic health care
Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act Privacy
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation
Benefits
Salary: $57,000.00 - $60,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 0+/25/2026 Total Compensation Estimator
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck
The State's total compensation package for…
Responsibilities
This employee is a member of the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Health at Epidemiology, Disease Control, and Immunization Services (EDC-IS) and will function as a Community Health Nurse providing public health nursing services in Miami-Dade County
This position will report to the Community Health Nursing Supervisor
Most of the time will be spent coordinating, monitoring, and planning generalized public health nursing services related to vaccine preventable disease control for the EDC-IS pertaining to the health of the community and the individual
This employee must be able to function independently and make decisions, and function as a team member within a nurse-support staff team
Incumbent will follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and information security regulations set by federal, state and local policies to ensure confidentiality and privacy of the client health information
Incumbent will establish good rapport with staff and clients and provide excellent customer service
Incumbent is expected to adhere to established Health Department policies and procedures
Coordinates plans and monitors immunization activities at the Epidemiology, Disease Control and Immunization Services (EDC-IS) barrier-free clinic
Activities include but are not limited to coordinating and managing the provision of immunization services to the individual and families of Miami-Dade County, vaccine administration, record assessment, counseling, requisition of vaccines and supplies, maintenance of inventory and accountability and providing information and education to clients
Coordinates and monitors scheduling and staffing for the EDC-IS Program clinic
Organizes and supervises clinic personnel
Utilizes nursing assessments to provide vaccines, promote and provide information, education and follow-up to clients
May be responsible for the collection of all monies and disbursement to the financial office of Miami-Dade County Health Department
Monitors the maintenance of policies and procedures, confidentiality and implementation of safety procedures
Communicates on a regular basis with the supervisor and immunization staff
Utilizes the Florida Shots and Health Clinic Management System to accurately access, verify and input data
Responsible for communicating with, motivating, training employees, planning and directing their work
Organizes and participates in outbreak activities of vaccine preventable disease
Participates in work groups, attends meetings, conference all and training as requested
Complies with program's protocols for calling in sick, tardiness and/or leave request
Respond to FDOH emergency alerts and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) call down list, etc
Ensures that email communications are maintaining daily
Performs all other duties as assigned
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners
Job description
Requisition No:
Agency:
Department of Health
Working Title:
SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:
Salary: $57,000.00 - $60,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 0+/25/2026 Total Compensation Estimator
Tool Job posting category - Open Competitive Your Specific
Responsibilities :
This employee is a member of the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Health at Epidemiology, Disease Control, and Immunization Services (EDC-IS) and will function as a Community Health Nurse providing public health nursing services in Miami-Dade County. This position will report to the Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Most of the time will be spent coordinating, monitoring, and planning generalized public health nursing services related to vaccine preventable disease control for the EDC-IS pertaining to the health of the community and the individual.
This employee must be able to function independently and make decisions, and function as a team member within a nurse-support staff team. Incumbent will follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and information security regulations set by federal, state and local policies to ensure confidentiality and privacy of the client health information. Incumbent will establish good rapport with staff and clients and provide excellent customer service.
Incumbent is expected to adhere to established Health Department policies and procedures. Coordinates plans and monitors immunization activities at the Epidemiology, Disease Control and Immunization Services (EDC-IS) barrier-free clinic. Activities include but are not limited to coordinating and managing the provision of immunization services to the individual and families of Miami-Dade County, vaccine administration, record assessment, counseling, requisition of vaccines and supplies, maintenance of inventory and accountability and providing information and education to clients.
Coordinates and monitors scheduling and staffing for the EDC-IS Program clinic. Organizes and supervises clinic personnel. Utilizes nursing assessments to provide vaccines, promote and provide information, education and follow-up to clients. May be responsible for the collection of all monies and disbursement to the financial office of Miami-Dade County Health Department. Monitors the maintenance of policies and procedures, confidentiality and implementation of safety procedures.
Communicates on a regular basis with the supervisor and immunization staff. Utilizes the Florida Shots and Health Clinic Management System to accurately access, verify and input data. Responsible for communicating with, motivating, training employees, planning and directing their work. Organizes and participates in outbreak activities of vaccine preventable disease. Participates in work groups, attends meetings, conference all and training as requested.
Complies with program's protocols for calling in sick, tardiness and/or leave request. Respond to FDOH emergency alerts and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) call down list, etc. Ensures that email communications are maintaining daily. Performs all other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to administer medications.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to deal with the public and other agency programs in a tactful and courteous manner.
Ability to work with diverse clients.
Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.
Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to teach basic health care. Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act Privacy. Qualifications :
Minimum - Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida Preferred - Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English and Spanish. 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 : 1350 NW 14th Street Miami, FL 33125. 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…
Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to administer medications
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to deal with the public and other agency programs in a tactful and courteous manner
Ability to work with diverse clients
Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups
Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to teach basic health care
Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act Privacy
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation
Benefits
Salary: $57,000.00 - $60,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 0+/25/2026 Total Compensation Estimator
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck
The State's total compensation package for…
Responsibilities
This employee is a member of the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Health at Epidemiology, Disease Control, and Immunization Services (EDC-IS) and will function as a Community Health Nurse providing public health nursing services in Miami-Dade County
This position will report to the Community Health Nursing Supervisor
Most of the time will be spent coordinating, monitoring, and planning generalized public health nursing services related to vaccine preventable disease control for the EDC-IS pertaining to the health of the community and the individual
This employee must be able to function independently and make decisions, and function as a team member within a nurse-support staff team
Incumbent will follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and information security regulations set by federal, state and local policies to ensure confidentiality and privacy of the client health information
Incumbent will establish good rapport with staff and clients and provide excellent customer service
Incumbent is expected to adhere to established Health Department policies and procedures
Coordinates plans and monitors immunization activities at the Epidemiology, Disease Control and Immunization Services (EDC-IS) barrier-free clinic
Activities include but are not limited to coordinating and managing the provision of immunization services to the individual and families of Miami-Dade County, vaccine administration, record assessment, counseling, requisition of vaccines and supplies, maintenance of inventory and accountability and providing information and education to clients
Coordinates and monitors scheduling and staffing for the EDC-IS Program clinic
Organizes and supervises clinic personnel
Utilizes nursing assessments to provide vaccines, promote and provide information, education and follow-up to clients
May be responsible for the collection of all monies and disbursement to the financial office of Miami-Dade County Health Department
Monitors the maintenance of policies and procedures, confidentiality and implementation of safety procedures
Communicates on a regular basis with the supervisor and immunization staff
Utilizes the Florida Shots and Health Clinic Management System to accurately access, verify and input data
Responsible for communicating with, motivating, training employees, planning and directing their work
Organizes and participates in outbreak activities of vaccine preventable disease
Participates in work groups, attends meetings, conference all and training as requested
Complies with program's protocols for calling in sick, tardiness and/or leave request
Respond to FDOH emergency alerts and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) call down list, etc
Ensures that email communications are maintaining daily
Performs all other duties as assigned
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners
Job description
Requisition No:
Agency:
Department of Health
Working Title:
SENIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE - Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:
Salary: $57,000.00 - $60,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 0+/25/2026 Total Compensation Estimator
Tool Job posting category - Open Competitive Your Specific
Responsibilities :
This employee is a member of the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Health at Epidemiology, Disease Control, and Immunization Services (EDC-IS) and will function as a Community Health Nurse providing public health nursing services in Miami-Dade County. This position will report to the Community Health Nursing Supervisor. Most of the time will be spent coordinating, monitoring, and planning generalized public health nursing services related to vaccine preventable disease control for the EDC-IS pertaining to the health of the community and the individual.
This employee must be able to function independently and make decisions, and function as a team member within a nurse-support staff team. Incumbent will follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and information security regulations set by federal, state and local policies to ensure confidentiality and privacy of the client health information. Incumbent will establish good rapport with staff and clients and provide excellent customer service.
Incumbent is expected to adhere to established Health Department policies and procedures. Coordinates plans and monitors immunization activities at the Epidemiology, Disease Control and Immunization Services (EDC-IS) barrier-free clinic. Activities include but are not limited to coordinating and managing the provision of immunization services to the individual and families of Miami-Dade County, vaccine administration, record assessment, counseling, requisition of vaccines and supplies, maintenance of inventory and accountability and providing information and education to clients.
Coordinates and monitors scheduling and staffing for the EDC-IS Program clinic. Organizes and supervises clinic personnel. Utilizes nursing assessments to provide vaccines, promote and provide information, education and follow-up to clients. May be responsible for the collection of all monies and disbursement to the financial office of Miami-Dade County Health Department. Monitors the maintenance of policies and procedures, confidentiality and implementation of safety procedures.
Communicates on a regular basis with the supervisor and immunization staff. Utilizes the Florida Shots and Health Clinic Management System to accurately access, verify and input data. Responsible for communicating with, motivating, training employees, planning and directing their work. Organizes and participates in outbreak activities of vaccine preventable disease. Participates in work groups, attends meetings, conference all and training as requested.
Complies with program's protocols for calling in sick, tardiness and/or leave request. Respond to FDOH emergency alerts and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) call down list, etc. Ensures that email communications are maintaining daily. Performs all other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to administer medications.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to deal with the public and other agency programs in a tactful and courteous manner.
Ability to work with diverse clients.
Ability to provide preventive health care and treatment to groups.
Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to teach basic health care. Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act Privacy. Qualifications :
Minimum - Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida Preferred - Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English and Spanish. 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 : 1350 NW 14th Street Miami, FL 33125. 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…
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Community Health Nurse position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in Miami offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.