Nursing Program Specialist - Rm

Requisition No: 876909, Agency:
Veterans Affairs,

Working Title:

NURSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST - RM - , Pay Plan:
Career Service, Position Number: , Salary: $74,298.38, Posting Closing Date: 06/12/2026

Location:

Clyde

E. Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our team at the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Nursing facility.

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

• Program may provide nursing education loan repayments up to $4,000 per year, per nurse, up to four years.
• Payment is made at the end of each 12‑month enrollment period directly to the lender.
• Enrollment and payment based on available funds.

Employment history and education must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials claimed (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

• Valid licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
• At least three years of experience as a Risk Manager, Director of Nursing, Assistant DON, or Unit Manager in a skilled nursing facility.
• Successful completion of the Level II background check and drug test.

• Florida licensure or certification as a Risk Manager (must be obtained within first year).
• Knowledge of Florida's Workers' Compensation system, law, and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.

• The incumbent reports to the Nursing Home Administrator and develops and implements the facility’s risk management program.
• Collects, investigates, and analyzes root causes, patterns, or trends that could lead to compensatory or sentinel events.
• Implements corrective action and maintains data concerning patient injuries, resident grievances, claims, workers' compensation, and other risk-related data.
• Reports incidents promptly to regulatory bodies per protocol.
• Facilitates systems, policies, and procedures for collecting and analyzing risk-related information.
• Performs risk assessments, analyzes and trends risk data across departments.
• Identifies facility risk potential, develops alternatives, and drafts the Risk Management Plan of Action.
• Acts as consultant to department heads and supervisors regarding risk issues.
• Assists in completion of incident or event reports and investigations.
• Educates and trains leadership, staff, and business associates in the risk management program and responsibilities.
• Leads, facilitates, and advises departments in designing risk management programs.
• Maintains data on patient injuries, resident grievances, claims, workers' compensation, and risk data.
• Implements corrective actions where appropriate.
• Participates in or facilitates committees concerning risk management, safety, quality improvement, and quality assurance monthly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is in the Career Service system.

Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center  in advance.

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, eligible veterans receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation (DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) and any other required documentation. Documentation must be submitted by the close of the vacancy announcement.