68025997 - REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 865577 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68025997 - REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68025997 

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

Posting Closing Date: 11/26/2025 

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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.

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.

Serves as Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS/RAI) Coordinator for the Division of Health Quality Assurance.

Represents the Agency at trainings and meetings regarding nursing home survey processes.

Take part in planning and coordination of surveyor training for nursing home survey processes to Health Quality Assurance Field Operations Staff and other Division Staff.

In addition, provides training to Florida nursing home providers as needed on coding of the MDS Instrument and survey processes.

This position is required to successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) within the first 12 months is 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.

Conducts quality assurance reviews on nursing home surveys, complaint and recertification surveys, provides feedback to the Field Office Manager as needed.

Completes surveys, related reports and documents findings, delineating problems in the overall quality of care provided and health care practices identified in the facilities surveyed. 

Ensures completion/resolution of all duties and responsibilities related to facility surveys from initial to final action. 

Represents the Agency in any legal actions.

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 with the exception of 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 facility survey process utilized for regulation of health care facilities.

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

Ability to understand policies and procedures.

Ability to travel as necessary, with or without accommodation.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis with or without accommodation. (Laptop computers, manuals, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

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

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statute

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.

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.