REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 67013515

Requisition No: 879027 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 67013515

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67013515 

Salary:  0-3.9yrs=$2299.04; 4-6.9yrs=$2412.05; 7-9.9yrs=$2457.42; 10+yrs=$2525.06 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/21/2026 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: Registered Nurse Specialist

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: This is for multiple vacancies.

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

 

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package         
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

 

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

 

SALARY RANGE

Years of Experience

Bi-Weekly Salary

Annual Salary

0 – 3.9

$2,299.04

$59,774.96

4 – 6.9

$2,412.05

$62,713.31

7 – 9.9

$2,457.42

$63,892.94

10+ Years

$2,525.06

$65,651.66

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a Registered Nurse Specialist position which is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all nursing services in their assigned area.

 

Administration of treatments, medications, and other care which requires the expertise of a professional Registered Nurse. Confers closely with physicians. Participates in crisis intervention. Maintains adequate documentation in residential log daily, as needed in progress notes, daily report and any other required documentation. Observes and documents physical and behavioral responses to medications.
 

Provides oversight to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and paraprofessional staff in providing nursing related functions. Maintains and documents Certified Nursing Assistants competency as it relates to nursing delegated functions. Communicate with staff regarding progress and changes in operating procedures, including holding formal staff meetings at least monthly. Management of resident transportation. Maintains and documents Support Staff’s competency as it relates to nursing delegated functions.
 

Conduct an initial assessment and provide appropriate treatment as soon as possible after being notified or becoming aware of an injury or possible injury. Complete Section II o