REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website . Requisition No:879733 Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration Working Title: 68040043 - REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida. These surveys ensure that all state licensed and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care. Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur. The Work You'll Do: 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 as required by Sections 1819(g)(2)(c)(ii) of the Social Security Act, as amended, and Article IV(B) of the Agreement pursuant to Section 1864 of the Social Security Act. The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology. This position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel. The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. The incumbent will conduct on-site health facility inspections primarily in these following counties: Duval, Baker, Nassau, Clay, Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. 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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and two years of professional nursing experience. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in Nursing Homes and/or Assisted Living Facilities. 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: RENE BASS View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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. Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32080 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32211 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32224 DELAND, FL, US, 32724 ORMOND BEACH, FL, US, 32174 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32092 DELAND, FL, US, 32720 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32086 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32222 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32118 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32084 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32246 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32225 PALM COAST, FL, US, 32164 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221 PALM COAST, FL, US, 32137 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32207 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32256 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32205 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32204 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32218 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 SOUTH DAYTONA, FL, US, 32119 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32210 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32216 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32095 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr