Registered Nurse Specialist

Requisition No: 877171

Agency:
Children and Families

Working Title:

REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST -

This full‑time specialized Registered Nurse position is to function as the medical expert for protective investigations, protective supervision and protective intervention programs, both as a team member and independently. The position requires a legally and professionally qualified Registered Nurse with appropriate experience, education, and licensing. Work is performed under the supervision of the Program Administrator.

• Review and interpret medical records to assist protective investigation and supervision staff with medical decisions regarding investigations of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Provide professional nursing diagnoses for vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Provide expert opinions and recommendations for the prevention of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Prepare written reports of nursing opinions and medical documentation in accordance with current operating procedures and policies.
• Serve as the district adult death review coordinator to ensure compliance with program standards and procedures.
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary Adult Protection Team in protection, prevention, and implementation of treatment for vulnerable adults.
• Conduct or arrange pre‑service and in‑service training of ASP staff on medical aspects of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults.
• Provide professional, medical training to the public and private sector regarding abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Travel as necessary in relation to the above duties.

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques, and human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of indicators and evidence of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of aged and disabled adults.
• Knowledge of Chapter 415, Florida Statutes, Chapter 10A‑7, Florida Administrative Rule, and other related policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medications prescribed for aged persons and disabled adults.
• Ability to participate in detection, prevention, protection, and planning of treatment for victims, and to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships.

Must hold a valid, unrestricted Florida driver’s license, have access to a private automobile, and maintain current vehicle insurance.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation should notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center at 1‑866‑663‑4735 in advance.

Respectful Work Environment:
The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

Applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Veterans must attach supporting documentation, including DD Form 214, with each submission. Documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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Cape Coral

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.