68048806 - PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT

State of Florida

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida. These surveys ensure that all state licensed, and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care. Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur. The primary function of the Public Health Nutrition Consultant is to conduct inspections utilizing an established survey process. The survey process includes evaluation of health care facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements for participation under Medicare/Medicaid. The incumbent will document findings and complete written reports of survey findings. The incumbent may be required to perform surveys as an individual, team member or team leader. 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. In accordance with 400.275, F.S., each member of a nursing home survey team who is a health professional licensed under part X of Chapter 468 of the Florida Statutes shall earn not less than 50 percent of required continuing education credits in geriatric care. This position has been identified as mission essential. The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays. In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work. Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology. This position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel. The incumbent must be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays. A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time-critical. The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee. This position has a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) and will be hired at $1,923.08 + $36.80 = $1,959.88 - $2,209.17 + $36.80 = $2,245.97 Biweekly.

Requirements

Licensure as a dietitian/ nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes
Two years of professional experience in clinical/public health nutrition
Licensed as a dietitian/Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.
Proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, etc.) with or without accommodations.
Ability to travel as necessary with or without accommodation.
Ability to work before and after normal work hours, including on weekends and holidays.
A good attendance record is essential.
Must report to work daily and on time.
Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections utilizing an established survey process.
Evaluate health care facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements for participation under Medicare/Medicaid.
Document findings and complete written reports of survey findings.
Perform surveys as an individual, team member or team leader.
Successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment.
Work during the weekend or on holidays.
Work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
Work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work.
Respond to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
Utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions.
Lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, etc.) with or without accommodations.
Travel as necessary with or without accommodation.
Work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays.
Report to work daily and on time.

Benefits

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts