REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64035640

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays

Health Insurance

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking a Registered Nursing Consultant to support the Medcal Foster Care (MFC) program within the Division of Children’s Medical Services Quality Assurance and Clinical Education unit. The role provides nursing expertise, policy direction, and technical assistance to MFC staff and community partners in clinical program matters.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining MFC policies, compiling monthly reports, and conducting performance improvement

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Florida.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Preference for BSN or higher.
• 1-3 years pediatric experience preferred.
• Experience in quality assurance, program evaluation, and tracking implementations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing consultation, policy direction, and technical assistance for the Medcal Foster Care (MFC) program.
• Develop, revise, and maintain MFC program policies, training manuals, and reports.
• Compile and analyze MFC client and staffing reports for quality improvement.
• Conduct performance improvement activities and annual program reviews for compliance.
• Analyze quarterly CMS/provider reports to support performance improvement and annual reporting.
• Collaborate with statewide MFC staff to address policy and data management needs.

Skills

Data collection

Organizational skills

Data organization

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Requisition No: 882688
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64035640
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64035640
Salary: $53,000.00 - $60,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/08/2026

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Florida Department of Health

Open Competitive Opportunity

This is a professional Registered Nurse Consultant position within the Division of Children’s Medical Services Quality Assurance and Clinical Education unit. As an integral member of the team, this individual is responsible for providing technical assistance, nursing expertise and oversight of activities related to the Medcal Foster Care Program(MFC) in relation to program development and providing health care quality management and improvements in the statewide Children's Medical Services Program.

Your Specific Responsibilities

• Provides nursing consultation, policy direction, implementation and technical assistance to MFC staff, and community partners (CBC, MMA plans) related to the clinical aspects of programmatic matters, quality improvement methods, concepts and requirements.
• Participates in the development, revision, and ongoing maintenance of MFC program policies, Internal Training Manual, and reports.
• Provides monthly compilation and analysis of MFC client and staffing reports for quality improvement processes.
• Conducts performance improvement activities and reviews of MFC programs including annual reviews to ensure compliance in carrying out federal and state requirements.
• Analyzes quarterly reports submitted by CMS staff or providers, conduct reviews for performance improvement, analyzes data to develop an annual report.
• Works with MFC statewide staff to provide ongoing consultation and technical assistance to determine needs related to program policies and data management.
• Review data, documentation, dyads,and plans of care verifying accuracy and quality.
• Participates on various work groups, team, committees related to program related issues and topics.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to collect and evaluate data.
• Must be highly organized and detailed oriented.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Programs(Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with proficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida. Florida Statutes Reference:464, F.S.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred

• Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing or higher.
• 1-3 years of pediatric experience.
• Experience in quality assurance, program evaluation, and tracking implementation of actions to ensure correction of non-compliance identified through monitoring.

Mission

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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

2020 Capital Circle, SE, Tallahassee, FL 32399

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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers; And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please Be Advised

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 on 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. To obtain revised and updated information on Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements, click here. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110. 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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.