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REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64046982

Date:  Jul 8, 2025


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Requisition No: 847486 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64046982

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64046982 

Salary:  $50,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/07/2025 

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Florida Department of Health

Open Competitive

 

This job announcement will be used to hire six Registered Nurse positions within 67 counties throughout the State of Florida.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides quality customer services on behalf of Florida Department of Health and Children’s Medical Services with any needs that come through the CMS Toll-Free Line. This position is responsible for processing of referrals, redeterminations, and attestations, ensuring appropriate documentation of activities and quality assurance reviews.

 

  • Conducts clinical reviews for clinical eligibility screening services for enrolled or potential enrolled children for the CMS Managed Care Plan and Florida Kid Care Title XXI.
  • Evaluates the health status of the patient through parent-based screening or attestation with the client and family.
  • Explains and interprets the client’s special needs as reported by parent/caregiver. Provides supportive counseling, teaching and guidance to client and family.
  • Provides clinical education and quality improvement activities to ensure needs of child and family are met.
  • Documents in accordance with established guidelines while using the current electronic medical record program.
  • Provides resources for other state and local health related agencies to maximize support to client parents/guardian.
  • Serves as a community resource professional in the specialized medical field of pediatrics.
  • Provides information concerning availability of pediatric treatment, programs, and facilities, interprets CMS policies and procedures, promotes community awareness and understanding of the CMS Network.
  • Attends meetings and conferences directly related to roles and responsibilities.
  • Meets the continuing education requirements mandated by the Florida Board of Nursing.


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of organizational procedures, policies, practices, rules, and regulations
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to express facts and ideas in a concise and organized manner and make clear and convincing oral presentations
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Knowledge in medical terminology
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software
  • Thorough knowledge of modern office business equipment, practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of organizational procedures, policies, practices, rules and regulations
  • Great Interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to multi-task
  • Knowledge of computer software including applications
  • Must be an active listener and ask question as appropriate


Qualifications:

  • Active Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
  • Years of Experience: 1 - 3 years of Pediatric Nursing experience, clinical eligibility screening and/or call center preferred

  • Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

    Mission:

    To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

    Vision:

    To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

    Values:

    I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

    C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

    A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

    R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

    E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

 

Where you will work:

This job announcement will be used to hire six Registered Nurse positions within 67 counties throughout the State.

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
  • 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 other supplemental insurance options;
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
  • Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
 
Please be advised:
 Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. 
 
 This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
 Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 
 
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 
 
 The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   
 
 Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
 
 All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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: 

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