REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64044839

Requisition No: 861248 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64044839

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64044839 

Salary: $60,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/10/2025 

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Florida Department of Health

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is a responsible professional position that reports to the Director of the Newborn Screening Follow-up Program for the Division of Children's Medical Services. The position is responsible for the programmatic oversight of the statewide Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers (RPICC) Program. This position is expected to be knowledgeable about perinatal and neonatal health care delivery systems and provide guidance and technical assistance to medical providers throughout Florida on the RPICC Program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position will require knowledge, skills, and abilities, including:

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to provide training and technical assistance to large and small groups.
• Results driven and manages time effectively by prioritizing tasks and managing competing priorities.
• Maintains a calm and positive attitude while meeting deadlines with tight turnaround times. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to demands and varying requests with ease.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and and ability to provide excellent follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with the use of proper grammar and punctuation both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Strong planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding customer service when interacting with others.
• Ability to conduct programmatic and contract monitoring.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to learn program specific data systems and computer applications.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• RN license in accordance with Florida Statute 464

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of nursing experience
• Experience with contract management
• Experience with perinatal and/or neonatal health care delivery systems

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

In Office position located in Tallahassee, FL, 32399 with 25% travel.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:  

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.