68063233 - REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 865214 | Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration | Pay Plan: Career Service

About the role

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 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 during emergencies such as natural disasters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections utilizing an established survey process, evaluating health care facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements for participation under Medicare/Medicaid.
• Document findings and complete written reports of survey results.
• Perform surveys as an individual, team member, or team leader.
• Successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment as required by Sections 1819(g)(2)(c)(ii) of the Social Security Act and Article IV(B) of the Agreement pursuant to Section 1864 of the Social Security Act.
• Work during weekends, holidays, or disasters, including before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. Emergency work may require travel to another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies.
• Earn not less than 50 percent of required continuing education credits in geriatric care in accordance with 400.275, F.S.
• Utilize computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smartphone technology.
• Be available to work before and after normal work hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Travel extensively, including significant overnight travel.
• Maintain a good attendance record, reporting to work daily and on time.

Requirements

• Licensure as a registered professional nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464.
• Two years of professional nursing experience.
• Proficiency with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smartphone technology.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (e.g., laptop computers, manuals).
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation as a condition of employment.

Skills

• 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 and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Strong oral communication skills, including attentive listening and interview procedures.
• Skills in team dynamics and methods of performance evaluations/reviews.
• Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve, and manipulate data.
• Ability to travel with or without accommodations.

Benefits

• Health insurance (individual and family coverage) for eligible employees.
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• 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 one 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.

Pay

$1,942.30 - $2,384.62 biweekly