Regulatory Specialist III

State of Florida

. Provide information, guidance, direction, and assistance with complex health care licensure matters .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36,317 - $43,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in health care licensure processes, including regulatory compliance and administrative services for nursing professionals. Proficient in data analysis, effective communication, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

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Health Care LicensureRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Licensure ProcessingStatutory InterpretationAccreditation ComplianceActive Practice EvaluationsAdministrative Services

Soft Skills

Investigative SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsConsultative AssistanceRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Florida StatutesBoard of NursingContinuing Education StandardsLicensure ApplicationsConsumer Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide information, guidance, direction, and assistance with complex health care licensure matters
Perform professional and regulatory activities and administrative services for the Board of Nursing
Process administrative services for CNA, LPN, RN, and APRN applicants and licensees, including candidate performance reports, licensure reactivations, renewal and continuing education inquiries, and refund requests
Process Retired Volunteer Nurse applications, Voluntary Relinquishments, and Visiting Nurse Permits
Provide backup support for administrative staff
Serve as subject matter expert to office staff and customers
Provide related training for new employees
Respond to high-level telephone and email inquiries regarding licensure applications, renewal requirements, continuing education standards, and other Board office functions
Monitor the Board’s shared email inbox, sorting or forwarding messages and responding within required internal timeframes
Perform complex licensure determinations involving statutory interpretation, accreditation compliance, active practice evaluations, and non-routine applicant scenarios
Approve or escalate licensure applications under Chapters 456 and 464, Florida Statutes, and applicable Board rules
Provide recommendations to leadership on complex regulatory matters
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
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English
Successful completion of a security background check and/or drug screening
Participation in direct deposit
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Services System or have a Letter of Registration Exemption
Successful candidates must complete Form I-9 and pass E-Verify employment eligibility verification
Ability to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days, if required

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 in employment for eligible candidates
Initial licensing and application fees waived for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of honorable discharge
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities