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.

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 include: Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage), 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, Skills, and Abilities include: Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques, Ability to work before and/or after normal work hours including weekends and holidays as needed, Skill in the use of computer equipment and software to enter, retrieve, and manipulate data required to perform work functions, Ability to coordinate work assignments, Ability to interpret rules, regulations, laws, and guidelines relating to health care administration, Ability to evaluate data and make recommendations, Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, Ability to communicate effectively, Ability to prepare reports, Ability to lift a laptop/ tablet computer and work manuals with or with accommodation, Ability to travel with or without accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements 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 applicants with experience working in Nursing Homes and/or Assisted Living Facilities. 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.