Registered Nurse Specialist

State of Florida

. Support Medical Foster Care families and improve outcomes for medically complex children and youth .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $58,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nursing care for medically complex children and youth, with strong skills in assessments, documentation, and training. Effectively coordinates care and resources while advocating for family-centered approaches in the foster care system.

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Licensed Registered Nurse in FloridaNursing AssessmentsKnowledge of Foster Care SystemTraining and Education SkillsPediatric Nursing Experience

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Hard Skills

Nursing Care for Children with Special Health Care NeedsClinical Nursing ActivitiesNursing DocumentationCaregiver EvaluationsChild/Youth Care AssessmentsCommunity Resource UtilizationEmergency Duty PerformanceQuality Assurance MonitoringOnboarding and TrainingCare Coordination

Soft Skills

Effective Oral and Written CommunicationPlanning and OrganizingCollaboration with Medical TeamsAdvocacy for Family-Centered HomesAbility to Work After Hours

Tools & Technologies

Computer Data SystemsTechnology Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Florida Driver's LicenseBachelor of Science in Nursing or Higher

Industry Keywords

Medical Foster CareMedicaid Managed CareChild WelfareCommunity StakeholdersQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Medical Foster Care families and improve outcomes for medically complex children and youth
Report to the Senior Registered Nursing Supervisor
Conduct home visits, caregiver evaluations, and child/youth care assessments
Partner with caregivers, medical teams, Medicaid plans, community stakeholders, and community partners
Provide onboarding, training, education, and ongoing support to caregivers and families
Advocate for safe, supportive, family-centered homes tailored to each child’s needs
Coordinate daily program operations, admissions, and clinical support
Monitor documentation, services, and caregiver performance for quality assurance
Serve as liaison between foster parents, Medicaid plans, and community partners
Provide after-hours guidance when urgent needs arise
Perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days as required
Travel across Hillsborough, Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties; travel time is approximately 15%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida in accordance with Florida Statutes §464
Valid Florida Driver's License
Willingness to take compensated on-call shifts after hours and on weekends or holidays
Strong nursing and assessment skills
Knowledge of nursing care for children with special health care needs
Knowledge of the foster care system and child/family community resources
Skill in 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 orally and in writing in English
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
Pediatric nursing experience preferred
Experience with children with special health care needs preferred
1–3 years of nursing experience preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher preferred
Experience using technology, computer systems, and applications preferred
Experience with child welfare, Medicaid Managed Care, or care coordination/case management preferred
Required to complete a security background check and/or drug screening
Required to complete Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensated after-hours on-call
Reimbursable travel
Annual and sick leave
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday annually
State Group Insurance coverage, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
Retirement plan options with employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
Veterans’ Preference and certain licensing/application fee waivers for eligible military veterans