68030836 - Registered Nurse Specialist Surveyor - Med Surg

Company: Florida Department of Transportation
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Job Description:

68030836 - Registered Nurse Specialist SurveyorRequisition No: 796813

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68030836 - REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST SURVEYOR

Position Number: 68030836

Salary: $1,823.89- $1,923.89 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 03/27/2023

The Agency for Health Care Administration is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of Agency Secretary Jason Weida, the Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis' vision for Florida's health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. Current Agency initiatives include implementing Florida's groundbreaking Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program, overhauling Florida's healthcare technological ecosystem, and increasing insight in the cost of health care services.

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida's buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Multiple positions will be filled from this advertisement.

Description:

Participates in surveys and complaint investigations of health care and residential facilities in a seven-county area to determine compliance with federal and state regulations. Overnight travel is involved. Must be able to work occasionally before and after normal work hours, including weekends and holidays. Applicants may reside in any of the seven counties: Duval, Baker, Nassau, Clay, Flagler, St. Johns, and Volusia. Statewide travel may also be included for this position.

Nursing Home, Hospital, ESRD and/or Home Health experience preferred.

As assigned by management, this position is required to successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment as required by Sections 1819(g)(2)(c)(ii) of the Social Security Act, as amended, and Article IV(B) of the Agreement pursuant to Section 1864 of the Social Security Act.

The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology.

The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays.

A COMPLETE BACKGROUND SCREENING INVESTIGATION IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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:

* State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
* Flexible Spending Accounts;
* State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;
* Generous annual and sick leave benefits;
* 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;
* Career advancement opportunities;
* Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida's nationally ranked State University System ;
* Training and professional development opportunities;
* And more!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles of nursing practice, state licensure and federal certification requirements.

Knowledge of inspection of care process.

Skills are needed in the technique of oral communication, especially attentive listening; interview procedures; methods of documentation review, and investigational techniques.

Ability to plan and organize is required to ensure timely completion of survey responsibilities.

Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions; ability to write reports.

Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Ability to work occasionally before and after normal work hours, including on weekends and holidays.

Registered Nurses shall earn not less than 12 hours of required continuing education credits in geriatric care prior to professional licensure renewal.

Must successfully complete Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within first 12 months of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27 and three years of professional nursing experience, including one year of professional experience in a specialty field as determined by the employing agency.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field can substitute for one year of the required general professional nursing experience.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field can substitute for two years of the required general professional nursing experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27 or Certification as a Physician's Assistant in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes.

CONTACT: KIMBERLY MINYARD (904) 798-4533

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.

Nearest Major Market: Daytona Beach

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