Nurse Specialist, Adult Protective Services

My Florida CFO; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Registered Nurse Specialist to serve as the medical expert for protective investigations, supervision, and intervention programs. The role entails evaluating vulnerable adults, interpreting records, and providing written nursing opinions and reports.

The position covers the Northeast Region, with base office determined by application or allocation. Valid Florida RN license and driver’s license with private vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• RN licensed and in good standing with required Florida credentials.
• Experience in adult protective services or related medical investigations preferred.
• Ability to interpret medical records and provide expert nursing opinions.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to support investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Assess capacity to consent and document nursing opinions in reports.
• Provide medical input for protection plans and interventions.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams within Adult Protection.
• Deliver professional medical training on abuse-related topics.

Skills

Nursing principles

Anatomy & physiology

A/N/E indicators

Medications for elderly

Nursing assessment

Medical report writing

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Registered Nurse Specialist to serve as the medical expert for protective investigations, supervision, and intervention programs. The role entails evaluating vulnerable adults, interpreting records, and providing written nursing opinions and reports.

The position covers the Northeast Region, with base office determined by application or allocation. Valid Florida RN license and driver’s license with private vehicle are required.