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68058480 - PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT

Date: Dec 16, 2024

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Requisition No: 843347

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68058480 - PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68058480

Salary: $1,938.35 - $2,336.80 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 12/30/2024

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The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida.

These surveys ensure that all state licensed, and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care.

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You'll Do:

This position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

The primary function of the Public Health Nutrition Consultant is to conduct inspections utilizing an established survey process.

The survey process includes evaluation of health care facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements for participation under Medicare/Medicaid.

The incumbent will document findings and complete written reports of survey findings.

The incumbent may be required to perform surveys as an individual, team member or team leader.

As assigned by management, this position is required to successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment as required by Sections 1819(g)(2)(c)(ii) of the Social Security Act, as amended, and Article IV(B) of the Agreement pursuant to Section 1864 of the Social Security Act.

The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology.

This position has a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) and will be hired at $1,901.55 + $36.80 = $1,938.35 - $2,300.00 + $36.80 = $2,336.80 biweekly/non-negotiable.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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:

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; • Flexible Spending Accounts; • State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions; • Generous annual and sick leave benefits; • 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year; • Career advancement opportunities; • Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System ; • Training and professional development opportunities; • And more!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•Knowledge of nutritional standards.

•Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification requirements is essential.

•Skills are needed in the techniques of oral communication, especially attentive listening, interview procedures, and methods of documentation review.

•Ability to plan and organize is required to ensure timely completion of survey responsibilities.

•An individual employed in this position must have the ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions.

•Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, etc.) with or without accommodations.

•Ability to travel as necessary with or without accommodation.

•Ability to work before and after normal work hours, including on weekends and holidays

•Dietitians shall earn not less than 15 hours of required continuing education credits in geriatric care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Must be licensed as a dietitian / nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.

• A minimum of two years professional experience in clinical/ public health nutrition.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be licensed as a dietitian / nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.

CONTACT : MAIRA FUENTES 561-381-5840

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33486

Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami