REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

68063280 - REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

Date: Aug 17, 2026

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Requisition No: 881937

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68063280 - REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68063280

Salary: $1,942.30 - $2,384.62 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026

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Where You Will Work:

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 Will 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.

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.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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.

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 candidates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: RAMIN FOROUHAR / MARIAH DAVIS 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

ALACHUA, FL, US, 32615 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34788 PALATKA, FL, US, 32007 WEEKI WACHEE, FL, US, 34606 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34748 OCALA, FL, US, 34473 OCALA, FL, US, 34475 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34602 OCALA, FL, US, 34470 JONESVILLE, FL, US, 32669 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34450 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 TAVARES, FL, US, 32278 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33541 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33559 OCALA, FL, US, 34479 BRANFORD, FL, US, 32008 LECANTO, FL, US, 34461 WELAKA, FL, US, 32193 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 WALDO, FL, US, 32694 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32653 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34609 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32727 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 OCALA, FL, US, 34472 KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL, US, 32656 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32024 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33540 BRONSON, FL, US, 32621 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34711 OCALA, FL, US, 33474 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32644 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 STARKE, FL, US, 32091 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34431 TAVARES, FL, US, 32778 HIGH SPRINGS, FL, US, 32643 UMATILLA, FL, US, 32784 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 34428 ARCHER, FL, US, 32618 CITRA, FL, US, 32113 CEDAR KEY, FL, US, 32625 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 LA CROSSE, FL, US, 32658 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 32629 MOUNT DORA, FL, US, 32757 REDDICK, FL, US, 32686 HAWTHORNE, FL, US, 32640 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 HERNANDO, FL, US, 34442 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32605 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32326 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33542 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 OCALA, FL, US, 34482 OCALA, FL, US, 34474 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34614 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32726 BELLEVIEW, FL, US, 34420 WELLBORN, FL, US, 32055 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32736 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32083 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34432 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32026 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054 OCALA, FL, US, 34478 NEWBERRY, FL, US, 32669 WELLBORN, FL, US, 32094 PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 TRENTON, FL, US, 32693 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34452 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34714 OCALA, FL, US, 34471 LADY LAKE, FL, US, 32162 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32056

Nearest Major Market:Gainesville