BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - 64080479

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

4d • $87,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance is seeking a Board Executive Director to lead the Florida Board of Nursing. The Board is responsible for ensuring that health care in Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice. The director leads the Board’s operations, supports efficient licensure processes, builds relationships with stakeholders, and represents the Department in communications with the public and health care community. The role calls for strong leadership, organizational, strategic-thinking, and independent decision-making skills.

The director oversees approximately 65 staff and works with the Board’s 13 governor-appointed members and committees. Responsibilities include managing Board programs and policies; supporting licensing, monitoring, discipline, and education functions; reviewing applicants and overseeing licenses and nursing education programs; analyzing legislation and administrative rules; and implementing and auditing compliance with applicable laws and rules. The director also manages staffing and budget recommendations, coordinates with legal counsel, attends and conducts Board meetings around the state, represents the Board at external meetings, and may provide testimony or depositions.

This is an on-site position at the Capitol Circle Office Complex in Tallahassee, Florida. The incumbent must be physically present in the office and may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or after a catastrophic or natural disaster, including outside normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Work experience or a bachelor’s degree in public health, business administration, law, health care administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, develop strategic initiatives, and manage cross-functional collaborations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to be physically present in the Tallahassee office.
• Ability to perform emergency duty in preparation for, during, and as a result of a catastrophic or natural disaster.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in health care, regulatory compliance, or public health.
• Experience serving as a spokesperson or in public relations capacities.
• Experience building relationships with government officials, health care professionals, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and provide guidance during emergencies or complex situations.
• Proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Propose, analyze, revise, and administer programs, statutes, and organizational policies to meet the Board of Nursing’s legal requirements and operational expectations.
• Supervise and manage approximately 65 staff, including hiring, discipline, performance planning and appraisals, and general supervision.
• Recommend annual budget requirements based on personnel and resource needs.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the Board’s legal counsel and Department of Health legal counsel.
• Collaborate with the Board’s 13 governor-appointed members and committees on licensing, monitoring, discipline, and education activities.
• Conduct and attend bi-monthly Board meetings around the state and advocate before the Board on Department goals concerning public health, safety, and welfare.
• Evaluate health care licensure applicants and oversee license issuance, nursing education program approvals, continuing education programs and providers, and compliance audits.
• Analyze proposed bills and administrative rules and lead implementation and compliance auditing of relevant statutes and rules.
• Administer and interpret statutes, policies, procedures, and administrative rules for the public, applicants, legislators and staff, agencies, associations, and members of the professions.
• Work with the assigned assistant attorney general on interpretation and implementation of statutes and rules.
• Implement new and revised programs arising from legislative changes affecting the boards.
• Act as the Board’s agent for service of legal process and provide testimony or depositions in administrative hearings or court proceedings.
• Represent the Board at local, state, and national association meetings and in meetings with agencies, the Legislature, and the Department.
• Ensure staff perform procedural and administrative duties efficiently and on time.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager