Registered Nurse Specialist

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agency: department of health

working title: registered nurse specialist -

• curriculum development: design, update, and implement specialized training curricula for medical foster parents, focusing on the care of children with complex medical, developmental, and behavioral needs.
• content procurement: 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.
• competency validation: conduct and document competency assessments (return demonstrations) of foster parents and clinical staff to ensure proficiency in specialized medical procedures.
• program maintenance: 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.
• instruction & training: facilitate in-person, virtual, and hands-on training sessions for caregivers, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
• needs assessment: identify educational gaps among foster parents and staff through review of quality assurance data, incident reports, and field feedback to tailor future training initiatives.
• collaboration: work with the medical director, nursing supervisors, and social workers to align training with medical foster care program goals.other duties assigned.

• ability to design and conduct training programs and familiarity with various delivery methods.
• must have facilitation, adaptability and interpersonal skills. (rapport, empathy, patience).
• ability to collect and evaluate data.
• ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• must have organization and time management skills.
• ability to utilize problem solving skills.
• ability to use microsoft office programs (word, excel outlook, teams and power point) with proficiency.

• must be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of forida. Florida statutes reference:464, f.s.
• valid florida driver's license.

• preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
• two years of pediatric experience.
• 2 years of teaching/training experience.

to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

to be the healthiest state in the nation.

i nnovation: we search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

c ollaboration: we use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

a ccountability: we perform with integrity & respect.

r esponsiveness: we achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

e xcellence: we promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

this is not a remote position.

working for the state of florida is more than a paycheck. The state’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• annual and sick leave 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 (for more information, please click );
• flexible spending accounts;
• tuition waivers; and more!

for a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

this position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

Note:

you will be required to provide your social security number (ssn) in order to conduct this background check successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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