Registered Nurse Specialist

requisition no: 861824

agency: children and families

working title: registered nurse specialist -

pay plan: career service

position number:

salary: $2,036.36 - $2,454.25 bi-weekly

posting closing date: 01/22/2026

the florida department of children and families (dcf) is the state of florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

within dcf, the substance abuse and mental health (samh) program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The office of samh is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

northeast florida state hospital (nefsh) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility.

northeast florida state hospital is a tobacco free facility.

to be considered for this position responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

this is a multi-hire opportunity.

this is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the registered nurse specialist within the nursing department. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

• this position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting. Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of total quality management. Nursing will provide guidance in the care and treatment of residents. This is a high level position within the nursing field and possesses a high degree of nursing knowledge and ability with responsibility for nursing care within the unit and serves as a nursing resource to the treatment team.
  
  Specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:
• administer medications, bloodwork, ivs and related procedures.
• administer or provide adequate supervision for the administering of medication. Provides education on medications and treatments to individuals.
• monitor or supervise non-licensed personnel in monitoring blood pressures, temperatures, pulses and respiration.
• administer or supervise the administering of treatment orders for salves, bandages, enemas, urinalysis, preparation for x-rays and related procedures.
• provide appropriate progress reports on residents.
• assist the medical physician during sick calls, during physical examinations, as needed.
• provide emergency nursing care and examination of injuries.
• responsive and compliant with current residents rights and advocacy issues; adheres to and complies with unit, hospital, and departmental policies and guidelines.
• accepts written, oral and phone orders from physicians, psychiatrists or dentists, transcribes orders and initiates or carries out orders. Participates in the formulation of individualized residents' treatment plans.
• admits and transfers residents to and from home unit or other hospital facilities; assures that appropriate documentation accompanies residents.
• if applicable, checks medication, orders, and labels for correctness on return from pharmacy.
• performs nursing procedures as indicated.
• participates in the…