Registered Nursing Consultant

REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 877485

Working Title:

REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT –

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

• Must be willing to obtain MDS Certification within first year of employment.
• Must possess a current Florida licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field and two (2) years of nursing experience – OR - have six (6) years of professional nursing experience – OR - possess an Associate's degree and have four (4) years of professional nursing experience.
• Availability to travel 75% including overnight required.
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a long-term care facility with a geriatric population.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic experience and familiarity with MDS and Care Plans.

Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and executive leadership of the FDVA Homes Program. Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care. Monitor resident outcomes and quality measures. Coordinate and oversee all functions of the FDVA Homes Program’s MDS Assessment process to assure compliance with Federal and State requirements. Perform audits to assure prompt completion and transmission of the required MDS Assessment.

Coordinate with Billing to assure accurate RAI-MDS and billing process. Develop and provide educational programs to the Interdisciplinary Team members. Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and inspections. Assist in identifying and correcting deficient practices. Ensure staff competency and licensure compliance. Review and update nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care. Oversee infection control and patient safety programs. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of Nursing Home State and Federal regulations. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center. Notification must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

The State of Florida is an EEO employer.