Requisition No: 870404
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 50000327 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 50000327
Salary: $66,686.87
Posting Closing Date: 03/04/2026
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Requisition # 870404
REGISTERED NURSE CONSULTANT
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Mary Grizzle Office building
Homes Program
Largo, Pinellas County
Starting Salary : $66,686.87
Paid Bi Weekly
Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).
Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and executive leadership of the FDVA Homes Program.
Ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care.
Monitor resident outcomes and quality measures.
Coordinates and oversees all functions of the FDVA Homes Program’s MDS Assessment process to assure compliance with Federal and State requirements. Performs audits to assure prompt completion and transmission of the required MDS Assessment.
Coordinates with Billing to assure accurate RAI-MDS and billing process.
Develops and provides educational programs to the Interdisciplinary Team members.
Prepare for and participate in regulatory surveys and inspections.
Assist in identifying and correcting deficient practices.
Ensure staff competency and licensure compliance.
Review and update nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Oversee infection control and patient safety programs.
Performs Other Duties as Assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Nursing Home State and Federal regulations.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This position is a Career Service Position
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.
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