68053519 - REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 876362 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68053519 - REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68053519 

Salary:  $2,098.42 - $2,623.03 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/27/2026 

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                                                            *** STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITY***

The incumbent in this position may reside anywhere in the State of Florida.

Please note occasional travel to local field offices and/or agency headquarters in Tallahassee is required.

Field Offices are located in the following cities: Tallahassee, Alachua, Jacksonville, Clearwater, Orlando, Ft. Myers, Delray Beach, and Miami.

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.

This individual is a professional nurse licensed in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and performs complex administrative and consultative functions for the Division of Health Quality Assurance, Bureau of Field Operations, and Survey and Certification Support Branch under the supervision of the Senior Management Analyst Supervisor.

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, provision of training on patient care assessments and practices, leadership in the development of education programs, assessment of learning and resource needs, establishment of educational program for the Division and health care providers, and consultation with other program personnel on nursing matters.

Clinical operations and issues will be coordinated with the Manager of the Survey and Certification Branch and other Division staff, as appropriate.

Prepares training materials and conducts individual and group clinical training, provides assistance to nursing home and Division staff related to long term care, inclusive but not limited to, the survey and enforcement process.

State Operations Manual revisions, interpretive guidelines, interpretation and use of outcome reports and others systems reports, replication of computer based training CDs and videos (when available) for new and existing survey staff.

Travel is required.

Performs project-based work as assigned including planning and coordination of surveyor training and participates in training events provided on the office level, regional basis, and/or statewide basis.

Reviews documents and reports which indicate a need for training activity or the potential for problem development.

Consults regarding the assessment of need formation of job aids and performance support tools, impact measurement and process analysis.

Services on Agency and Interagency teams/committees requiring collaboration of entities outside of the Agency to develop and analyze health care regulations, planning, and legislative issues.

Responds to and resolves questions related to the clinical aspects of long term care survey investigation.

Provides verbal and written clarification and assistance to all Division staff and applicable health care providers regarding long term care regulations and interpretations.

Directs decisions to escalate identified problems and systematic and recurring problems and clinical issues and prepares managing reports.

This includes maintaining training and procedures, managing confidential data, and identifying data accuracy problems.

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

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of the principles of nursing practice, state licensure, and federal certification requirements.

Knowledge of inspection of care process.

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 investigational technique.

Ability to ambulate, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds with or without accommodations. (Laptop computers, manuals, etc.)

Ability to work before and after normal work hours, including on weekends and holidays.

Ability to travel as necessary with or with accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statue 464 and four (4) years of nursing experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statue 464

CONTACT: PORCHER MANNING 850-412-4570

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 (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.