Registered Nursing Consultant

REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT

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Payroll Plan:
Career Service

Salary: $2,098.42 – $2,623.03 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2026

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 so that patients and residents receive safe, quality health care. Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The primary function of the Registered Nursing Consultant is to provide operational management and supervision of a professional specialized staff related to health care regulation which may include nursing homes, home health agencies, hospitals, laboratories, or other providers regulated by the Agency for Health Care Administration. This includes completion of inspection activity, utilizing an established survey process and coaching of employees in those processes.

The incumbent may be required to perform surveys as an individual, team member or team leader. As assigned by management, this position is required to successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first twelve months of employment in accordance with the Social Security Act and 1864 of the Social Security Act. The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as smart‑phone technology.

The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays. This position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel. In accordance with 400.275, F.S., each member of a nursing home survey team who is a health professional licensed under Chapter 464 of the Florida Statutes shall earn not less than 50 percent of required continuing education credits in geriatric care.

This position has been identified as mission essential. The incumbent may be required to work during weekends or on holidays, and mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters. Emergency duties may include responding to or threats involving any disaster or threat, man‑made or natural. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. A good attendance record is essential.

The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

• 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…