STATE OFFICE NURSE - 67016906

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

3d • $78,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position specializing in nursing oversight for the implementation of medical, nursing and allied health policies, procedures, and regulations for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. The employee in this position must exercise independent judgment in formulating program policies and providing technical assistance and oversight to Regional, community, and institutional staff. Oversees the development and implementation of medical nursing policies and procedures for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.

Requirements

• Two years of supervisory, administrative or consultative experience.
• Valid driver's license or other efficient means of transportation to travel for work purposes.
• Ability to travel: (time) 25%
• Nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and the creation of Power Point presentations.
• Develop, evaluate and implement aspects of the nursing process.
• Organize work, coordinate with others as necessary, and work independently.
• Communicate effectively with strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking.
• Develop and conduct trainings.
• Develop program policy, procedures, rules, manuals and other agreements.
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prioritize workload.
• Develop reports.
• Travel.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation and develops/participates in program policy, operating procedures, handbooks, manuals, the client data management system, rules and agreements.
• Consultation as requested for APO facility activities to assure compliance with nursing standards and policies; Specialized projects as requested (includes Agency representative in hearings, meetings and staffing as requested, Legislative Budget Requests, Agency lawsuits and settlement agreement activities).
• Consultation and technical assistance for all health-related supports and services, and training. Provides consultation on eligibility reviews, SANs, Crisis Referrals, MCM Reports/reviews, and Incident Reports upon request.
• Consultation and statewide oversight of Florida Administrative Rule 65G-7 Medication Administration. Technical assistance to regional staff and community stakeholders on all medication administration rule issues.
• Works with contracted vendors and agency staff to provide consultation for ICF/11O utilization review and Group Home Medical Review Program reporting.
• Consultation and statewide oversight of reporting of death, data aggregation, trending and analysis. Coordinates the data aggregation of vital statistics reporting and regional reporting.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives of the Agency, inclusive of data aggregation, trending and analysis, and collaboration with the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO).
• Facilitates and participates in monthly Region specific & Statewide MCM conference calls and reviews follow-up actions that emerge from the monthly conference calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

What This Job Offers

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