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. 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. This position has been identified as mission essential.

The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays. In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work. Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

In accordance with 400.275, F.S., each member of a nursing home survey team who is a health professional licensed under Chapter 464 of the Florida Statutes shall earn not less than 50 percent of required continuing education credits in geriatric care. 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. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time-critical. The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

• 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)
• Training opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services
• Lower copays for prescription drugs
• Health and Wellness discounts

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 are needed in the techniques of oral communication, especially attentive listening; interview procedures; team dynamics; and methods of 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.

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. 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.