REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64000733

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays

Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Specialist to join the CMAT team. The role focuses on pediatric nursing expertise, comprehensive assessments, and collaboration with families and providers to determine eligibility for long-term care services.

The position emphasizes advocacy, education, and outreach, strengthening community partnerships while contributing to quality improvement and accurate documentation within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license (or multistate license) required.
• Driver’s license required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and medical records for pediatric cases.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of children and youth.
• Communicate findings clearly to families, providers and partners.
• Determine eligibility for long-term care services (MFC, SNF, Model Waiver).
• Provide education, training, and outreach to stakeholders.
• Contribute to quality improvement through accurate documentation and outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Care coordination

Documentation

EHR data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64000733

Agency: Department of Health

The CMAT Registered Nurse functions as an integral member of the Children’s Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (CMAT). The individual in this position utilizes the nursing process to provide pediatric nursing expertise, assessment and evaluation services for children and youth in the determination of medically necessary long-term care services for Medical Foster Care (MFC), Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Model Waiver.

In this position you will bring your nursing expertise to a collaborative, family‑centered team dedicated to ensuring children receive the care they need in the most supportive settings. In this role, you’ll review referrals and medical records, conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, and clearly communicate findings to families, providers, and community partners. You’ll be a key voice in multidisciplinary team discussions, helping determine eligibility for long‑term care services while advocating for family participation and the least restrictive care options. Beyond assessments, you’ll provide education, training, and outreach to stakeholders, strengthening awareness of the CMAT program and empowering families. You’ll also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and excellence in documentation and outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to combine clinical expertise with advocacy, collaboration, and community engagement, making a meaningful impact while growing professionally in a supportive, mission‑driven environment.

Other duties as assigned:Includes coverage of MFC RN duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong nursing and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Passion for supporting foster families and children with complex medical needs.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and family-centered care.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing care of the child with special health care needs.
• Knowledge of foster care system and child/family community resources.
• Skill in performing nursing assessments.
• Skill in performing clinical nursing activities.
• Skill in providing training and education to health care professionals, parents, and medical foster care parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to access and utilize community resources.
• Ability to access information from computer data systems and websites
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage a daily schedule of activities.
• Computer skills, including use of standard office machinery such as laptops, scanners, cell phones, printers and
• programs such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Sharepoint. Experience with electronic health records and data entry.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse License in the State of Florida (F.S. Reference: 464) or Multistate RN
• License from another Compact State.
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License.

Preferred:

• 1-3 Years of pediatric nursing experience with children and youth with special health care needs .
• Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with or familiarity with the child welfare system, Medicaid Managed Care or Care Coordination/Case Management.
• Experience with electronic health records and data entry.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

The incumbent for this position will work at one of the following CMS Office Locations:

• Travel Time 5%
• This is not a remote position.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I‑9 and that information will be verified using the E‑Verify system. E‑Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑877‑562‑7287). 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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.