68064943 - REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 863090 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68064943 - REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68064943 

Salary:  $2,098.42 - $2,582.28 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2025 

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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'll Do:

The incumbent in this position must have knowledge of the hospital survey process, including having successfully completed all mandatory federal and state training regarding acute care hospitals and EMTALA.

The primary function of this position is to conduct health facility surveys for compliance with hospital regulations, with a focus on nonemergent care access plans, emergency access and EMTALA complaints as they arise.

The survey process includes state licensure and certification requirements for participation under Medicare/Medicaid.

The incumbent may be required to perform these duties as a team member or as an individual.

The position will be a team coordinator and coach, ensuring consistency through the survey process and providing guidance to team members.

•Is responsible for accurate and timely completion of all survey tasks.

•Coordinates with team members when conducting surveys.

•Performs survey activity in accordance with federal and state requirements and timelines and as directed by Field Office Management.

Instructs AHCA employees and provider/suppliers in a variety of professional nursing and related topics in both formal and informal settings.

Acts as a resource for nursing practice and quality of care questions.

Participates in professional development activities, and job-related training and educational courses.

Performs other duties as assigned.

All applicants must ensure that all employment and detailed information about work experience is listed on your applicant profile and/or resumé (including dates of employment, previous employment contact information, reason for leaving, military service, self-employment, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.  Applicants who do not provide all information necessary to meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for this position.

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

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•Knowledge of the principles of nursing practice, state licensure and federal certification requirements; knowledge of inspection of documentation review.

•Skills are needed in the techniques of oral communication, especially attentive listening; interview procedures; and methods of documentation review.

•Ability to plan and organize is required to ensure timely completion of survey responsibilities. Ability to write reports.

•Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions.

•Skills in interpersonal communication, problem solving and investigation technique.

•Must have the ability to travel with or without accommodation.

•Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis with or without accommodation.

•RNs shall earn not less than 12 hours of required continuing education credits in geriatric care prior to professional licensure renewal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and four years of licensed professional nursing experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, FS or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with F.A.C. 64B9-3

CONTACT: JOY WALERSKI 727-552-1949

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.

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.