68037335 - REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 827582 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68037335 - REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68037335 

Salary:  $1,915.08 - $1,965.00 biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2024 

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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 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.

The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays.

The incumbent will conduct on-site health facility inspections primarily in these 18 panhandle counties located in Northwest Florida: Madison, Taylor, Jefferson, Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Gulf, Calhoun, Jackson, Bay, Washington, Holmes, Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Escambia. 

This position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

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:

     •      State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other  supplemental insurance options;

     •      Flexible Spending Accounts;

     •      State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

     •      Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

     •      9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

     •      Career advancement opportunities;

     •      Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System ;

     •      Training and professional development opportunities;

     •      And more!

Contact: Joe Wiley 850-412-4498 or Karla Beasley 850-412-4493

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.

•Must have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

•Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and two 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:  JOE WILEY or KARLA BEASLEY (850) 412-4540

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.