Registered Nurse Specialist

State of Florida

. Function as an integral member of the Children’s Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (CMAT) .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pediatric nursing, including comprehensive assessments and documentation, while effectively communicating with families and multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in utilizing community resources and advocating for child welfare within the foster care system.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Registered Nurse LicensePediatric Nursing ExperienceNursing AssessmentsElectronic Health RecordsCommunity Resource Utilization

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Hard Skills

Nursing AssessmentsClinical Nursing ActivitiesNursing DocumentationTraining and EducationPediatric Nursing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsIndependenceAdvocacy

Tools & Technologies

OutlookPowerPointExcelSharePointElectronic Health Records

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse LicenseValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Foster Care SystemChild WelfareSpecial Health Care NeedsMedicaid Managed CareCare Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as an integral member of the Children’s Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (CMAT)
Utilize the nursing process to provide pediatric nursing expertise, assessment, and evaluation services
Review referrals and medical records
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments
Communicate findings to families, providers, and community partners
Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions to determine eligibility for long-term care services
Advocate for family participation and least restrictive care options
Provide education, training, and outreach to stakeholders
Increase awareness of the CMAT program and empower families
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and excellence in documentation and outcomes
Provide coverage of Medical Foster Care RN duties as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must hold an active Registered Nurse License in the State of Florida or Multistate RN License from another Compact State
Must hold a valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of nursing care of the child with special health care needs
Knowledge of foster care system and child/family community resources
Skill in performing nursing assessments and clinical nursing activities
Skill in providing training and education to health care professionals, parents, and medical foster care parents
Skill in nursing documentation
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to access and utilize community resources
Ability to access information from computer data systems and websites
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage a daily schedule
Computer skills using laptops, scanners, cell phones, printers, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
Experience with electronic health records and data entry
Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing
Security background check and/or drug screening required
Successful completion of a drug test is required for safety-sensitive positions
Form I-9 and E-Verify employment eligibility verification required
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must satisfy Selective Services registration requirements
Preferred: 1–3 years of pediatric nursing experience with children and youth with special health care needs
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing from an accredited college or university
Preferred: Experience with child welfare, Medicaid Managed Care, or care coordination/case management

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Veterans’ Preference for eligible candidates
Reasonable accommodation support
Drug-Free workplace
Direct deposit
Potential emergency-duty compensation/assignment opportunities