Nursing Program Specialist

State of Florida

. Serve as a member of the Tuberculosis Program healthcare team .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSanford • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,000 - $66,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a member of the Tuberculosis Program healthcare team
Assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement healthcare and public health interventions
Manage tuberculosis cases, coordinate clinical care, and provide epidemiological support
Receive referrals for latent TB infection and suspected or confirmed active TB disease
Request medical records and perform comprehensive medical record abstraction
Complete performance measures, documentation, and case management according to State TB Control Section guidelines
Communicate with the State TB Control Section and TB Physicians Network regarding diagnostic and treatment plans
Order medications and refills under authorized standing orders, protocols, or physician direction, and issue medications to clients
Monitor clinical progress, treatment compliance, symptoms, and comorbidities; escalate concerns appropriately
Support and perform directly observed therapy when necessary
Assist with household, occupational, and other contact investigations
Collect data from laboratories, charts, providers, schools, and facilities for case and contact investigations
Organize laboratory sample collection, including blood, sputum for AFB/culture, therapeutic drug levels, and isolation-clearance specimens
Perform and interpret tuberculin skin tests and review laboratory results
Conduct healthcare facility and home visits, assess environmental conditions, counsel clients and families, and recommend preventive measures
Document clinical services in HMS, TAP, and other required systems
Maintain clinical and office supply inventory
Attend state and local TB meetings
Educate healthcare facilities and providers about TB epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Conduct targeted community outreach, offering education, testing, and treatment coordination
Cross-train across nursing service departments and conduct health histories and initial assessments for Refugee Health, Immunizations, HIV, STD, and Family Planning programs
Conduct chart audits and provide appointment scheduling support
Monitor medication inventories and temperature logs
Train staff and assigned students on clinical workflows and documentation standards
Serve as employee health nurse, providing orientation on bloodborne pathogens, OSHA, employee health, and program overviews
Perform emergency nursing and public health duties beyond normal hours when required
Provide scheduled agency on-call services and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27
HIV 500/501 certification, or obtain this certification within 90 days of hire
Up-to-date BLS Certification
Willingness to work in-office daily and perform field work as needed
Willingness to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days during emergencies
Ability to perform phlebotomy on adults and children
Ability to determine work priorities and complete assignments
Ability to communicate effectively and actively listen
Ability to apply public health laws, clinical protocols, and program policies and procedures
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret clinical and epidemiological data
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make decisions
Knowledge of preventive health care theories and concepts
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques in specialized areas
Knowledge of community resources and organizations
Ability to perform clinical assessments and interpret diagnostic results, including labs, imaging, TST/IGRA, and sputum testing
Ability to conduct field investigations, home visits, and healthcare facility assessments safely and professionally
Ability to manage infectious disease cases and apply isolation, infection control, and disease transmission principles
Skill in implementing and monitoring treatment plans, medication management, and adherence strategies
Knowledge of epidemiological principles and communicable disease investigation practices
Ability to use clinical judgment and consult physicians or medical directors
Ability to provide culturally competent patient education
Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation in multiple electronic systems
Ability to work in emergency response situations, including after-hours or surge operations
Skill in maintaining confidentiality and protecting patient health information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, HMS, TAP, Florida SHOTS, and Infinitt
English communication skills, orally and in writing
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited higher education institution
Preferred experience in Tuberculosis, Refugee Health, or Epidemiology programs
Preferred experience in direct patient care, electronic health records, and injectable medications
Preferred knowledge of HMS and FL SHOTS
Bilingual English and Spanish preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Direct deposit
Veterans’ Preference for eligible candidates
Reasonable accommodation support
Drug-free workplace