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REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64064587 1 1

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Compensation
$55–60K/yr
Location
TALLAHASSEE, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Florida RN License, requiredFlorida Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Registered Nursing Consultant works within the Florida Department of Health’s Children’s Medical Services program, providing nursing expertise, technical assistance, and oversight for clinical programs. The role supports program development, quality management, and improvement through performance reviews, data analysis, policy work, and consultation with staff and community partners. This is an onsite position in Tallahassee.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data Collection and Evaluation, nice to haveData Organization, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveRules and Policy Application, nice to haveWork Planning and Coordination, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveRelationship Building, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveQuality Assurance, nice to haveProgram Evaluation, nice to haveImplementation Tracking, nice to haveFlorida Medicaid, nice to haveFoster Care, nice to haveTraining Development, nice to haveMicrosoft Teams, nice to have

Qualifications

Florida RN License, requiredFlorida Driver's License, requiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing, nice to have1+ Years Pediatric Nursing Experience, nice to haveEnglish Communication, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64064587 1 1

Date: Nov 10, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .

Requisition No: 885763

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSING CONSULTANT - 64064587 1 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64064587

Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

Florida Department of Health

Open Competitive

This is a professional Registered Nurse Consultant position within the Division of Children’s Medical Services, Bureau of Pediatric Complex Care Programs (PCCP), Quality Assurance and Operations Unit. As an integral member of the team, this individual is responsible for providing technical assistance, nursing expertise and oversight activities regarding several clinical based programs in relation to program development and providing health care quality management and improvements in the statewide Children's Medical Services Program.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

  • Provides monthly and quarterly compilation and analysis of the various contractual and program-based performance reports for compliance and quality improvement. Conducts performance improvement activities and reviews of clinical programs including annual reviews to ensure compliance in carrying out federal and state requirements.

  • Analyzes quarterly reports submitted by PCCP staff or providers, conduct reviews for performance improvement, analyzes data to develop an annual report. Review data, assessments, documentation, and staffing summaries verifying accuracy and quality.

  • Provides nursing consultation, policy direction, implementation and technical assistance to PCCP staff, and community partners (CBC, MMA plans) related to the clinical aspects of programmatic matters, quality improvement methods, concepts and requirements.

  • Participate in the development, revision, and ongoing maintenance of program policies, Internal Training Manual and reports.

  • Works with PCCP staff to provide ongoing consultation and technical assistance to determine needs related to program policies and data management. Participate in various work groups, teams, and committees related to program related issues and topics.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to collect and evaluate data.

  • Must be highly organized and detailed oriented.

  • Ability to organize data into logical format for reports, documents and other written materials.

  • Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel Outlook and PowerPoint) with proficiency.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

  • Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida. Florida Statutes Reference: 464, F.S.

  • Valid Florida Driver's License

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing

  • 1-3 years of pediatric nursing experience.

  • Experience in quality assurance, program evaluation, and tracking implementation of actions to ensure correction of non-compliance identified through monitoring.

  • Experience with Florida Medicaid as it applies to children and youth, and Department of Children and Families as it relates to foster care.

  • Experience providing training or developing training tools.

  • Proficient in the use of technology (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and TEAMS)

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:

2020 Capital Circle SE Tallahassee, FL, 32399

This is not a remote position.

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 (For more information, please clickwww.myfrs.com).

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Tuition waivers.

And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visitwww.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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:http://www.sss.gov

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.

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee

How this job compares

Set against the 59,149 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$55–60K/yr
  • Florida median$72–108K/yr234 salary ranges
  • US median$83–111K/yr4,745 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $58K, is 37% below the Florida median midpoint ($92K) — in the lowest quarter of Registered Nurse salary ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 4,937 open Registered Nurse jobs in Florida and 59,149 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (29,099 postings).
Education
4,054 of the 59,149 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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