REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 877264 Agency: Department of Health Position: Registered Nurse Specialist – 64000663 This is a professional clinical nursing position for the Medical Foster Care (MFC) program reporting to the Senior Registered Nursing Supervisor. We are looking for a dedicated individual to support medical foster care families and ensure medically complex children receive the highest quality care in nurturing home environments. The MFC RN will participate in compensated after‑hours “on‑call” and travel is reimbursable. Responsibilities Impactful Work : Help foster parents succeed while improving outcomes for children and youth. Collaboration : Partner with caregivers, medical teams, and community stakeholders. Growth & Learning : Provide training, education, and ongoing support to families. Family‑Centered Care : Advocate for safe, supportive homes tailored to each child’s needs. Assessment : Conduct home visits, caregiver evaluations, and child/youth care assessments. Communication : Act as the liaison between foster parents, Medicaid plans, and community partners. Training : Deliver onboarding and ongoing education for caregivers and families. Implementation : Coordinate daily program operations, admissions, and clinical support. Quality Assurance : Monitor documentation, services, and caregiver performance to ensure excellence. Support : Provide after‑hours guidance when urgent needs arise. What We’re Looking For Strong nursing and assessment skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Passion for supporting foster families and children with complex medical needs. Commitment to quality, safety, and family‑centered care. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of nursing care of the child with special health care needs. Knowledge of foster care system and child/family community resources. Skill in performing nursing assessments. Skill in performing clinical nursing activities. Skill in providing training and education to health care professionals, parents, and medical foster care parents. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to access and utilize community resources. Ability to access information from computer data systems and websites. Minimum Qualifications Must be licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or have a Compact License from a participating state. Must hold a valid unrestricted Driver License. Willing to make home and community visits and perform independent assessments of children, youth, and their medical foster families during those visits. Preferred Qualifications Pediatric nursing experience. 1–3 years of nursing experience with children and youth with special health care needs, preferably in critical care, NICU, PICU, or high‑tech pediatric home health care. Experience working with or familiarity with the child welfare system, Medicaid Managed Care or Care Coordination/Case Management. Experience working with electronic health records and data entry. Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher. Benefits 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 supplemental insurance. Retirement plan options with employer contributions. Flexible Spending Accounts. Tuition waivers; and more. Location Counties Covered: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla. Travel Time: 30%. This is not a remote position. The work site is in Tallahassee, FL (49901). Veterans Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295 of Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Candidates must provide required documentation with each submission. EEO Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. The State of Florida is an EEO employer. E‑Verify The State Personnel System is an E‑Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr