REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64064332

Requisition No: 877918 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64064332

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64064332 

Salary:  $71,440.72 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/21/2026 

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REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent works in the Health Care for the Homeless Program within the scope of Agency protocols and State and Federal guidelines. The incumbent works as part of the medical home team and is expected to perform functions requiring independent judgement and licensure as a Registered Nurse and provide services within those guidelines.

 Registered Nurse Specialist: 

• Provide ongoing outreach and clinical care coordination services to primary care clients in order to meet their comprehensive health care needs and to promote high-quality, cost-effective outcomes

• Manage and coordinate medical and preventive services for clients based on need and evidence-based guidelines.
• Develop and monitor individual client care plans in collaboration with client and medical home team.
• Identify and increase client’s knowledge regarding their medical and preventive treatment.
• Utilize nursing skills of interview, observation, and assessment to determine the medical needs of the client and motivate the client to self-management.
• Use the nursing process to plan for ongoing assessment of risk factors and services.
• Educate and counsel clients in basic health principals and risk behaviors, including, but not limited to, management and prevention of chronic diseases and their complications, communicable disease control, maternal health, family planning, nutrition, and safety with emphasis on prevention.
• Provide case management to clients in need of nursing intervention and make appropriate referrals.
• Provide direct services to clients including immunization, administration of ordered medications, tuberculin testing, vital signs and other testing or services which fall within the nursing practice.
• Assist providers with patient care plans as needed.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment by adhering to OSHA guidelines for the prevention of exposure to blood borne pathogens, utilizing universal precautions.
• Prepare for and handle emergencies and treat according to standing orders as needed.

• Prepare for, facilitate and participate in daily huddles
• Actively identify eligible clients for care coordination services through running reports in NextGen, monitoring referrals from medical home team, conducting chart reviews and monitoring primary care clinics.

• Monitor the benchmarks for the client’s on-going medical and treatment plan such as compliance with labs, medication, and primary and specialty referral appointments.
• Monitor clients for appointments and services that are overdue and follow up as appropriate.
• Monitor and follow up on reports of ER and hospital visits.
• Monitor the biometric measures of the client’s disease process.
• Evaluate the outcomes of patients with chronic diseases.
• Enter health information and other pertinent data into NextGen system, including plan of care.
• Coordinate Pre-Operative Clearance and Post-Operative needs.
• Work with referral coordinators and patients to ensure follow-up on specialty referrals.
• Document accurately and on time using agency forms, designated software programs, and established policies and procedures within the Agency and/or supervisor established timeframes.
• Promptly report unusual clinic activities to supervisor or center manager.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records, client interactions, and services according to HIPAA privacy policies.
• Communicate with immediate supervisor and medical home team.
• Participate in quality improvement activities including chart review, in-service programs, and staff meetings. Complies with core performance standards.

• Complete training to promote professional growth.
• Schedule time off in advance and collaborate with supervisor to ensure duties are covered when absent.
• Attend and actively participate in Nursing Action Team, clinic, QI, and/or other agency and community teams and meetings as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and utilization of equipment
• Ability to assess clients and make sound nursing judgments independently
• Knowledge of public health principles, practices and techniques; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, utilizing approved DOH abbreviations when documenting in the electronic medical record
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others
• knowledge of community resources; knowledge and skills with personal computer.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, techniques and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of concepts and theories of preventative health care.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principals. Skill in one-on-one interviewing.
• Ability to maintain accurate and appropriate medical documentation in EMR system.
• Ability to safely administer medications and immunizations within scope of nursing licensure.
• Ability to work with all populations.
• Ability to adapt to necessary changes in duties, duty station, or work hours for the benefit of the agency.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Current active Florida nursing license or a multistate license from another compact state per The Florida Nurse Practice Act, as outlined in Chapter 464

• Current valid Florida Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment
• Current CPR certification
• Access to private transportation and willing to travel to other locations and provide coverage as needed.

Preferred

• 1 year experience working with the homeless population
• 2 years experience working in a medical clinical setting, including knowledge of medical terminology
• 2 years experience providing clinical care coordination services to primary care clients
• 2 years experience obtaining laboratory specimens and preparing them for testing
• 2 years experience using EMR systems
• Availablity to work a flexible schedule including evenings until 8pm and Saturday morning shifts

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:

Clearwater Location: 14808 49th Street North , Clearwater FL, 33762

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.  

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

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.    

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.