REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64000769

State of Florida • Doral, FL

1d • $50,000 - $58,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional clinical nursing position in the Medical Foster Care (MFC) program, reporting to the Senior Registered Nursing Supervisor. The role supports medical foster care families and promotes quality care for medically complex children in nurturing home environments. The MFC RN participates in compensated after-hours on-call coverage, including weekends or holidays. Travel to MFC homes is reimbursable under Department of Health policies and procedures. The position is based in Miami, Florida, covers Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, and involves approximately 15% travel. It is not a remote position.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 464.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• Willingness to take compensated after-hours on-call duty, including weekends or holidays.
• Knowledge of nursing care for children with special health care needs.
• Knowledge of the foster care system and child and family community resources.
• Skill in performing nursing assessments and clinical nursing activities.
• Skill in providing training and education to health care professionals, parents, and medical foster care parents.
• Skill in nursing documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to access and use community resources.
• Ability to access information from computer data systems and websites.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric nursing experience.
• Experience working with children with special health care needs.
• 1–3 years of nursing experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher; preference will be given to applicants with this qualification.
• Experience using technology, including computer systems and applications, in daily work.
• Experience working with or familiarity with the child welfare system, Medicaid Managed Care, or care coordination/case management.

Responsibilities

• Support medical foster parents and help improve outcomes for children and youth.
• Partner with caregivers, medical teams, and community stakeholders.
• Provide training, education, and ongoing support to families and caregivers.
• Advocate for safe, supportive homes tailored to each child’s needs.
• Conduct home visits, caregiver evaluations, and child and youth care assessments.
• Serve as a liaison between foster parents, Medicaid plans, and community partners.
• Coordinate daily program operations, admissions, and clinical support.
• Monitor documentation, services, and caregiver performance.
• Provide after-hours guidance when urgent needs arise.

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 supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed