REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

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.

The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology. The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays. This position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida include health insurance, life insurance, dental, vision and supplemental insurance, state retirement options, paid leave, paid holidays, career advancement opportunities, tuition waivers, student loan forgiveness opportunities, training opportunities, flexible spending accounts, shared savings program for select medical services, lower copays for prescription drugs, and health and wellness discounts.

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques, human anatomy and physiology, state licensure and federal certification survey requirements, methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data, developing and implementing various programs monitoring methodologies and techniques, understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures, prioritizing workload, planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and communicating effectively are required.

Minimum qualifications include licensure as a registered professional nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and two years of professional nursing experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

Location: Miami, FL, US, 33166