Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of Florida
Lakeland, FL

REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 65000230

Requisition No: 834152 Agency: Elder Affairs Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 65000230 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 65000230 Salary: $3,307.01-$4,482.81 MONTHLY Posting Closing Date: 11/28/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS CARES 6B * OPEN COMPETITIVE* ATTENTION CANDIDATES * All fields in the candidate profile must be completed. * Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile. * Selection of candidate will be based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and interview responses, as applicable. * References and file reviews from previous employment may be verified to determine suitability. * Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information. * The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening. * All previous periods of employment must be listed with address of employer, supervisor name and contact phone number. If there is more than a one-month gap in the employment history that period must be included in its own paragraph block within the employment history section. PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AGENCY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST SYSTEM. Mission Statement: To promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's elders, their families, and caregivers. Vision Statement: For all Floridians to live well and age well. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a desire to share our Agency's mission to promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers, and the vision for all Floridians to live well and age well. If you have good judgment, a desire to enrich the lives of others, and share our mission and vision, please consider joining our team. WHERE YOU WILL WORK: The Department of Elder Affairs provides most direct services through its Division of Statewide Community-Based Services, which works through the state's 11 Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to deliver essential services to a vital segment of the population. The major focus of DOEA is to provide home and community-based services to seniors who are at risk of being placed into a long-term care facility because of their degree of frailty. Ultimately, the goal is to efficiently use resources to ensure that the greatest number of elders possible get to choose where they live while living healthy, active, and fulfilling lives in their communities. 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 employee benefits including: * State Group Health Insurance Coverage * $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer); * Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available; * Annual and Sick Leave benefits, * 10 paid holidays each year; * Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com); * Flexible Spending Accounts; and * Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities! For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/. WHAT YOU WILL DO: * Coordinate and conduct comprehensive assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services. * Evaluate the Level of Care and recommend the most appropriate placement. * Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary staffing team for Level of Care determination. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a highly responsible position that provides comprehensive assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services, evaluates the Level of Care, and recommends the most appropriate placement. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: * Coordinates and conducts comprehensive assessments of applicants for nursing facility placement and home and community-based services. Evaluates the Level of Care and recommends the most appropriate placement; participates as a member of an interdisciplinary staffing team for Level of Care determination. * Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical information on clients through regular documentation of activities. Ensures timely and accurate data collection, reporting, and follow-up with individuals in accordance with established CARES policies, procedures, and regulations as directed in the CARES Handbook. Inputs assessment data into Client Information & Registration Tracking System (CIRTS). Maintains updated data in CIRTS on cases assigned in accordance with established CARES policies, procedures, and regulations as directed in the CARES Handbook. * Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in making Title XIX Level of Care decisions (inclusive of physicians and other specialized professionals), maintains accurate and up-to-date medical information on clients through regular documentation of casework activities, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and reporting. * Ensures that the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process is completed before a Level of Care is issued when a request is received from a state mental hospital, a psychiatric hospital, or a psychiatric hospital unit. * Participates in monitoring of placement decisions on cases assigned through an annual recertification process; communicates with the long-term care network and relevant providers to ensure the appropriate Level of Care, program recommendation, and placement recommendation. * Provides regular medical in-service training to professional staff in the office on topics appropriate to the aged and disabled population. * Maintains a high level of professional CARES knowledge, including an understanding of State and Federal rules and laws governing the activities performed by CARES. Improves/enhances professional knowledge, skills, and abilities through education courses, seminars, workshops, review of policies and procedures, etc. * Participates in pilot/special projects, which involves collaborative efforts to improve assessment and delivery of services. * Participates in disaster recovery efforts throughout the State of Florida. Reports to Special Needs Shelters to assist with discharge planning during a hurricane-related or other type of emergency situation. * Performs other related duties as assigned. * Attendance is an essential function of this position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: * Knowledge of Level of Care rules and regulations, knowledge of CARES policies and procedures, knowledge of the aging process and the effects of chronic illness, knowledge of interviewing techniques, knowledge of community resources, as they relate to elders and adults with disabilities, ability to compile, organize, and analyze client information, ability to work with clients with a variety of physical and emotional problems, ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. * Possess strong written and oral communication skills, and uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Be detail oriented and able to enter data accurately into a computerized system. Navigate multiple computer screens and applications. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Windows Operating environments and Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and other documentation in a logical format. * Ability to demonstrate a professional and courteous demeanor to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and staff. * Ability to follow written and oral directions and instructions. Ability to read, understand, and apply complicated and detailed regulations, policies, procedures, and programs governing the agency. * Ability to communicate with others to obtain and verify information concerning eligibility. * Analyze and interpret written, numerical, and verbal data from various sources. Ability to type and prepare reports and memorandums accurately and timely. Plan and organize to ensure work is completed in accordance with regulations relating to eligibility and timeliness. * Ability to work in a large, open office environment. * Ability to lift and carry a laptop and associated documents (up to ten pounds). * Maintains confidentiality as required. REQUIREMENTS: * This position is required to have and maintain a clear and active license as a Registered Nurse or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with the Florida Administrative Code as defined by the Florida Board of Nursing. * Travel is required. Operates own private motor vehicle for routine travel within the assigned office's planning and service area. All applicable State and local driving laws and insurance regulations must be strictly adhered to in the operation of the private vehicle while performing State business. Must possess a valid driver license. SPECIAL NOTES: Preference will be given to the Department of Elder Affairs employees. BACKGROUND CHECKS: A Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position. APPLICANT INFORMATION: Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise. If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency. The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly." The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee's I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility. 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. Location: LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33803 LAKELAND, FL, US, 34761 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33808 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33813 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33809 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33815 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33805 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33811