Registered Nurse Specialist

Job Title

- REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

Agency:
Agency for Health Care Administration
State:
Florida

Requisition No: 867929
Position Number:
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Salary: $1,942.30 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 01/22/2026

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, providing safe, quality health care. Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities during emergencies such as natural disasters.

The primary function of the Registered Nurse Specialist is to conduct inspections utilizing an established survey process. This includes evaluating 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. Duties may be performed as an individual, team member, or team leader. As required, the position will complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment.

This position is mission‑essential and may require work on weekends, holidays, and during disasters, including travel to other counties or staffing locations.

The position also requires proficiency with computer equipment and software programs such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smartphone technology. Candidates must be available to work before and after normal hours, including weekends and holidays, and may be required to travel extensively, including overnight travel.

• Health insurance (individual and family coverage)
• 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
• 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

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• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification survey requirements.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to develop and implement various programs monitoring methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Skills in oral communication, attentive listening, interview procedures, team dynamics and performance evaluation methods.
• Ability to use microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve, and manipulate data required for supervision of division licensure and certification functions.
• Ability to travel with or without accommodations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, etc.) with or without accommodations.

Licensure as a registered professional nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and two years of professional nursing experience.

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 64B9‑3.

SUSAN PAGE or KRYSTAL GAUTHIER – 850‑412‑4540

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