REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 50000327

State of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement package

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Holidays and personal day

Tuition waiver (up to 6 credits/sem)

Job summary

The State Personnel System is seeking a Registered Nursing Consultant to support the FDVA Homes Program across Florida’s East Coast. You will oversee the MDS assessment process, ensure compliance with Federal and State standards, and coordinate with billing to assure accurate RAI-MDS billing.

Responsibilities include staff education, regulatory surveys, and maintaining staff competency and licensure. The role requires travel up to 75% and a Florida nursing license with an active Bachelor’s or

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain MDS Certification within first year of employment.
• Current Florida licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field with 2 years of nursing experience OR 6 years nursing experience OR Associate's degree with 4 years nursing experience.
• Ability to travel up to 75% including overnight.
• At least 1 year experience in a long-term care geriatric setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with MDS and Care Plans.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between nursing staff and executive leadership for FDVA Homes Program.
• Provide coverage across Florida's East Coast.
• Ensure safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care.
• Monitor resident outcomes and quality measures.
• Oversee MDS Assessment process to ensure compliance with Federal and State requirements.
• Coordinate with Billing for accurate RAI-MDS billing.
• Develop educational programs for Interdisciplinary Team.
• Prepare for regulatory surveys and inspections.
• Identify and correct deficient practices.
• Ensure staff competency and licensure compliance.
• Review and update nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Oversee infection control and patient safety programs.

Skills

Travel readiness

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Associate's degree with 4 years nursing experience

MDS Certification within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 50000327

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 50000327

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidaysandpersonal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be willing to obtain MDS Certification within first year of employment.
• Must possess a current Florida licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field and two (2) years of nursing experience - OR - have six (6) years of professional nursing experience - OR - possess an Associate's degree and have four (4) years of professional nursing experience.
• Availability to travel 75% includes overnight required.
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a long-term care facility with a geriatric population.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic experience and familiarity with MDS and Care Plans.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and executive leadership of the FDVA Homes Program.

The position will be responsible for providing coverage throughout Florida’s East Coast.

Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care.

Monitor resident outcomes and quality measures.

Coordinates and oversees all functions of the FDVA Homes Program’s MDS Assessment process to assure compliance with Federal and State requirements. Performs audits to assure prompt completion and transmission of the required MDS Assessment.

Coordinates with Billing to assure accurate RAI-MDSandbilling process.

Develops and provides educational programs to the Interdisciplinary Team members.

Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and inspections.

Assist in identifying and correcting deficient practices.

Ensure staff competency and licensure compliance.

Review and update nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Oversee infection control and patient safety programs.

Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Nursing Home State and Federal regulations.

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This position is a Career Service Position

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] 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.