Registered Nurse Specialist

Registered Nurse Specialist

Agency:
Agency for Health Care Administration

Position Number:

Salary: $1,942.30 - $2,384.62 Biweekly

Closing Date: 06/09/2026

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 state and federal requirements, ensuring safe, quality health care for patients and residents. Field Operations staff also ensure resident safety during emergencies such as natural disasters.

• Conduct inspections using the established survey process.
• Evaluate health care facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements for Medicare/Medicaid participation.
• Document findings and complete written reports of survey findings.
• Perform surveys as an individual, team member, or team leader.
• Complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment.
• Work during weekends, holidays, and disaster situations as required.
• Assist in emergency work in other counties or staffing locations.
• Travel extensively, including significant overnight travel.
• Maintain a good attendance record; report to work daily and on time.

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification survey requirements.
• Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data.
• Ability to develop and implement 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 relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Skills in oral communication, attentive listening, interview procedures, team dynamics, and performance evaluations/reviews.
• Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve, and manipulate data.
• Ability to travel with or without accommodations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Licensure as a registered professional nurse in Florida (Florida Statute 464).
• Two years of professional nursing experience.

• Health insurance (individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• 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.
• Up to 104 hours paid annual leave as a new employee.
• Up to 104 hours 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.

Any applicant must successfully complete State and National criminal history checks and, if applicable, other required screenings. Background screening includes fingerprinting and may include local checks.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Eligible candidates may receive preference and are encouraged to apply. Required documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

RACHEL SUMMERALL,