REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64059180

Requisition No: 879664 | Agency: Department of Health | Pay Plan: Career Service

About the role

The Clinical Educator (RN) is responsible for the design, development, procurement, and implementation of educational programs and training materials tailored for medical foster parents and clinical staff. This role focuses on enhancing the skills of caregivers managing children with high-acuity, complex medical needs (e.g., trach, gastric tubes, total parenteral nutrition, complex pharmacology) to ensure safe, high-quality care in home environments. The educator evaluates competency and maintains educational compliance for the Florida Medical Foster Care program.

Responsibilities

• Design, update, and implement specialized training curricula for medical foster parents, focusing on the care of children with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral needs.
• Procure or develop evidence-based training materials, videos, and simulation tools related to pediatric specialized care, including but not limited to, feeding tubes, respiratory care, and medication management.
• Conduct and document competency assessments (return demonstrations) of foster parents and clinical staff to ensure proficiency in specialized medical procedures.
• Maintain an updated, organized training library and ensure all materials comply with Florida Department of Health (DOH) regulations, Medicaid requirements, and Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) standards.
• Facilitate in-person, virtual, and hands-on training sessions for caregivers, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Identify educational gaps among foster parents and staff through review of quality assurance data, incident reports, and field feedback to tailor future training initiatives.
• Work with the Medical Director, nursing supervisors, and social workers to align training with medical foster care program goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida (Florida Statutes Reference: 464, F.S.).
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• Minimum:
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
  • Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing.
  • Two years of pediatric experience.
  • Two years of teaching/training experience.

Skills

• Ability to design and conduct training programs and familiarity with various delivery methods.
• Facilitation, adaptability, and interpersonal skills (rapport, empathy, patience).
• Ability to collect and evaluate data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS, and PowerPoint).

Where you will work

2020 Capital Circle SE
Tallahassee, FL, 32399

This is not a remote position.

Pay

$50,000.00 - $58,500.00 annually

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 (www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Additional benefits available (www.mybenefits.myflorida.com).