68064199 - REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

Registered Nurse Specialist Responsibilities: The primary function of the Registered Nurse Specialist is to conduct inspections utilizing an established survey process. The survey process includes evaluation of health care facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements for participation under Medicare/Medicaid. The incumbent will document findings and complete written reports of survey findings. The incumbent may be required to perform surveys as an individual, team member or team leader. As assigned by management, this position is required to successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment. This position has been identified as mission essential. The incumbent may be required to work during weekends or on holidays. Mission essential personnel may also be required to work during disasters, including before, during, and after normal work hours or days. Emergency duties may include responses to or threats involving any disaster. The incumbent must also be available before and after normal work hours, including weekends and holidays. Proficiency with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, and smartphone technology is required. The position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. A good attendance record is essential. This position has a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) and will be hired at $2,037.50 biweekly and is non-negotiable. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees Life insurance: $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance Dental, vision and supplemental insurance State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year Opportunities for career advancement Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities) Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required) Shared Savings Program for select medical services Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification survey requirements. Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Ability to develop and implement various programs monitoring methodologies and techniques. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to prioritize workload. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate effectively. Skills in oral communication, including attentive listening; interview procedures; team dynamics; performance evaluations/reviews. Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform supervision of division licensure and certification functions. Ability to travel with or without accommodations. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, etc.) with or without accommodations. Minimum Qualifications Requirements Licensure as a registered professional nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and two years of professional nursing experience is required. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 64B9-3. Contact

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Background Screening It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Equal Opportunity The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Accommodation 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 in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Drug-Free Workplace 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida