Regulatory Specialist III

State of Florida

. Process, evaluate, and determine eligibility for complex nursing licensure applications for CNA, LPN, RN, and APRN applicants .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42,562 - $43,000 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 organization, effective communication, and maintaining accurate electronic filing systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nursing Licensure ProcessingFlorida Statutes ApplicationData Compilation and AnalysisMicrosoft Office ProficiencyEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Licensure Application EvaluationDocument RedactionPDF Document ManagementBackground Screening ProcessingData Entry and Database Maintenance

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsConsultative AssistanceTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookNURSYS

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Background CheckDrug ScreeningForm I-9 CompletionE-Verify Employment Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Nursing LicensureRegulatory ComplianceConsumer ProtectionBoard MeetingsConditional Licenses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process, evaluate, and determine eligibility for complex nursing licensure applications for CNA, LPN, RN, and APRN applicants
Compile documentation and prepare accurate summaries and packets for Board meetings and conference call agendas
Label and redact confidential information in Adobe Acrobat PDF packets
Extract, rearrange, and rotate PDF documents for proper placement and accuracy
Draft Notices of Hearing with dates, times, locations, and committee placement
Correspond with applicants regarding deficiencies, application statuses, concerns, additional information, statutes, and processing procedures
Verify licensure statuses, disciplinary actions, and open cases through NURSYS or applicable state websites
Notify the Background Screening Unit about files requiring Board review
Assist with watchlist school applications, including reports, hearing notices, and required-appearance lists
Monitor conditionally approved files and Conditional/Active licenses
Audit and process files within established processing timelines
Send approval and denial letters to the Clerk’s Office and applicants
Contact applicants regarding returned board orders or correspondence
Draft Notices of Termination after completion of probation or conditions
Process Background Screening Unit files and exemptions from disqualification
Update licensure files, add modifiers, issue approval letters, and forward copies to AHCA
Notify applicants of statutory bars and disqualification timeframes and offer withdrawal opportunities
Process incoming documentation, Livescan screenings, mail, email inquiries, and document-repository files
Record received documentation in applicant files within one business day and maintain accurate database information
Maintain electronic licensure filing systems and prepare supplemental documents for imaging
Serve as a subject matter expert on History Team and Board matters
Assist with training new Regulatory Specialist III processors
Attend occasional Board meetings and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be physically present in the office to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities
Must be able to travel and attend Board meetings throughout the state for up to four days per meeting if required
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
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English
Successful completion of required security background check and/or drug screening
Must complete Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must meet Selective Services registration or exemption requirements

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
Potential waivers for postsecondary educational requirements for certain eligible service members
Direct deposit
Drug-free workplace