REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64059224

About the position

The Registered Nurse Specialist functions as an integral member of the Children’s Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (CMAT). The individual in this position utilizes the nursing process to provide pediatric nursing expertise, assessment and evaluation services for children and youth in the determination of medically necessary long-term care services for Medical Foster Care (MFC), Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Model Waiver. This position is designated as on-site, though it will begin remotely until the on-site transition is implemented.

Responsibilities

• Reviews CMAT referrals for appropriateness and to ensure complete referral information has been obtained to start the CMAT process.
• Follows up with stakeholders to obtain all needed documentation for referral.
• Requests and follows up on request for medical records and clinical documentation.
• Completes nursing assessment interviews with necessary stakeholders to obtain information to complete nursing medical assessment.
• Documents pertinent assessment information received and reviewed.
• Completes comprehensive clinical assessments, ensuring family centered approach, within necessary timeframes.
• Provides quality verbal and written communication with CMAT and community stakeholders.
• Facilitates coordination in the scheduling of CMAT staffing’s ensuring timely notification and engagement of necessary CMAT stakeholders.
• Engages, advocates, and supports opportunities for parental participation and family-centered approaches in the CMAT process.
• Provides nursing education, training, and technical assistance to CMAT and community stakeholders.
• Participates in community outreach, education, and engagement of community partners and stakeholders.
• Documents and completes the outcome of the CMAT staffing through a summary process.
• Reviews data, assessments, documentation, and staffing summaries verifying accuracy and quality.
• Participates in quality assurance and improvement needs.

Requirements

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse License in the State of Florida or Multistate RN License from another Compact State.
• Must hold a valid, unrestricted Florida Driver’s License and have access to personal transportation.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates degree or higher in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• 1-3 Years of pediatric nursing experience.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize and manage a daily schedule of activities.
• Must have computer skills, including use of standard office machinery such as laptops, scanners, cell phones, printers and programs such as Outlook, Power Point, Excel and SharePoint.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.