Regulatory Specialist III

State of Florida

. Process, evaluate, and determine eligibility for complex nursing licensure applications .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36,317 - $39,963 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing and evaluating nursing licensure applications while ensuring compliance with Florida Statutes and regulations. Proficient in data analysis, effective communication, and maintaining accurate licensure information in databases.

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Nursing Licensure ProcessingData Compilation And AnalysisFlorida Statutes And RegulationsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Licensure Application EvaluationBackground Check ReviewDocumentation PreparationDatabase ManagementFile Auditing

Soft Skills

Investigative SkillsProblem ResolutionOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConsultative Assistance

Tools & Technologies

NURSYSLivescan ReportsMQA Ticketing System

Certifications & Qualifications

Successful Completion Of Security Background CheckEmployment Eligibility Verification Through E-Verify

Industry Keywords

CNALPNRNAPRNConsumer Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process, evaluate, and determine eligibility for complex nursing licensure applications
Review criminal, health, and disciplinary history for CNA, LPN, RN, and APRN applicants
Correspond with applicants regarding deficiencies, application status, concerns, additional information, statutes, and procedures
Verify licensure statuses and disciplinary actions or open cases through NURSYS or applicable state websites
Notify the Background Screening Unit regarding files requiring board review
Compile documentation and prepare summaries, packets, and conference-call agendas for Board of Nursing meetings
Draft and provide Notice of Hearing documents
Monitor and process files returned from the Background Screening Unit
Process exemptions from disqualification and issue approval letters when applicants qualify
Notify applicants who do not qualify of statutory bars and withdrawal opportunities
Monitor conditionally approved files and Conditional/Active licenses
Audit and process files within established timelines
Send approval and denial letters to the Clerk’s Office and applicants
Contact applicants when board orders or correspondence are undeliverable
Draft Notices of Termination after completion of probation or conditions
Serve as primary processor for daily file reports and distribute work assignments to RSIII processors
Assist processors with complex licensure questions and responses
Monitor daily RSIII workload and train new RSIII processors
Generate Livescan reports and assign work
Review Level I and Level II background check results and route applications appropriately
Coordinate database updates and documentation routing
Research licensure history and disciplinary actions using databases and internet sites
Input qualifying information into the licensure database
Run specialized team reports, audit files, and process them within established timelines
Sort, distribute, and process incoming mail
Respond to written inquiries, emails, and faxed documents
Ensure accuracy of licensure information in the database
Report errors and technology issues through the MQA ticketing system
Maintain electronic filing systems and prepare documentation for imaging
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be physically present in the office to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities
Ability to compile, organize and analyze data
Ability to investigate, analyze, and resolve complaints
Ability to understand and apply Florida Statutes, rules, policies and procedures for licensing and regulation of professionals and consumer protection
Ability to provide consultative assistance to others
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English
Successful completion of security background check and/or drug screening
Participation in direct deposit
Completion of Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must meet Selective Services System registration or exemption requirements
May be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days

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 may receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements
Initial licensing and application fees waived for eligible military veterans applying for a health care professional license within 60 months of honorable discharge