68064943 - REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT

Requisition No : 863090

Agency : Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title : 68064943 - REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 68064943

Salary : $2,098.42 - $2,582.28 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

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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 the established state and / or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care.

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You'll Do

The incumbent in this position must have knowledge of the hospital survey process, including having successfully completed all mandatory federal and state training regarding acute care hospitals and EMTALA.

The primary function of this position is to conduct health facility surveys for compliance with hospital regulations, with a focus on nonemergent care access plans, emergency access and EMTALA complaints as they arise.

The survey process includes state licensure and certification requirements for participation under Medicare / Medicaid.

The incumbent may be required to perform these duties as a team member or as an individual.

The position will be a team coordinator and coach, ensuring consistency through the survey process and providing guidance to team members.

• Is responsible for accurate and timely completion of all survey tasks.
• Coordinates with team members when conducting surveys.
• Performs survey activity in accordance with federal and state requirements and timelines and as directed by Field Office Management.
• Instructs AHCA employees and provider / suppliers in a variety of professional nursing and related topics in both formal and informal settings.
• Acts as a resource for nursing practice and quality of care questions.
• Participates in professional development activities, and job-related training and educational courses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructs AHCA employees and provider / suppliers in a variety of professional nursing and related topics in both formal and informal settings.

Acts as a resource for nursing practice and quality of care questions.

Participates in professional development activities, and job-related training and educational courses.

Performs other duties as assigned.

All applicants must ensure that all employment and detailed information about work experience is listed on your applicant profile and / or resumé (including dates of employment, previous employment contact information, reason for leaving, military service, self-employment, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. Applicants who do not provide all information necessary to meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for this position.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and four years of licensed professional nursing experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, FS or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with F.A.C. 64B9-3

CONTACT

JOY WALERSKI 727-552-1949

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

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

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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority 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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. 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.

All applicants must ensure that all employment and detailed information about work experience is listed on your applicant profile and / or resumé (including dates of employment, previous employment contact information, reason for leaving, military service, self-employment, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. Applicants who do not provide all information necessary to meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for this position.

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