Florida / Department of Children and Families / Registered Nurse Specialist

Job-title file

Registered Nurse Specialist

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

64 employees hold this title in Department of Children and Families. Median total compensation for the role is $74,256, above the department median of $44,325.

Employees: 64
Total payroll: $4.6M
Role median: $74,256
Agency median: $44,325
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$47,736$86,491+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 64 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across Florida

Registered Nurse Specialist is held in 5 Florida departments. In Department of Children and Families, the median of $74,256 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Agency for Persons W Disabilit

$72,492 · 38

Department of Health

$69,214 · 88

Department of Elder Affairs

$54,870 · 29

Agency for Health Care Administrative

$53,267 · 93

Median total compensation for the Registered Nurse Specialist role in other Floridadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Malissa Black

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$88,501

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $88,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,501
Hire date: 1986-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 005312

Malissa Black works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 40 years as a salaried employee. Malissa earned $88,501 in 2026.

Pamela Wright

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$87,284

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $87,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,284
Hire date: 1997-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 073395

At Department of Children and Families, Pamela Wright serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 29 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,284.

Jeremy Estes

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$84,235

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $84,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,235
Hire date: 2012-11-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 010163

Jeremy Estes works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. Jeremy earned $84,235 in 2026.

Valeria Bristol-Randle

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$84,044

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $84,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,044
Hire date: 2010-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009643

Valeria Bristol-Randle is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $84,044.

Carol Vickers

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$82,644

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $82,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,644
Hire date: 2013-06-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 008544

Carol Vickers works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. Carol earned $82,644 in 2026.

Ninfa Powell

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$82,644

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $82,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,644
Hire date: 2011-02-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Consulta

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 007970

Ninfa Powell holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,644.

Victoria Smith

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$82,644

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $82,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,644
Hire date: 2001-12-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009680

Victoria Smith holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2001 (about 25 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,644.

Brenda Rhoden

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$81,989

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $81,989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,989
Hire date: 2020-11-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 010047

Brenda Rhoden is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $81,989.

Michael Nickles

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$81,006

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $81,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,006
Hire date: 2017-01-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009654

Michael Nickles works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. Michael earned $81,006 in 2026.

Deanna Foster

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$80,780

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $80,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,780
Hire date: 2019-06-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marquetta

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 042430

At Department of Children and Families, Deanna Foster serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,780.

Henry Huguenin

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$80,780

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $80,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,780
Hire date: 2015-09-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 034707

Henry Huguenin is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $80,780.

Florence Chambers

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$80,780

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $80,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,780
Hire date: 2012-01-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jennifer

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009639

Florence Chambers is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $80,780.

David Cooper

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$80,496

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $80,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,496
Hire date: 2006-09-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Roy

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 037471

David Cooper holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,496.

Leanne Thornton

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$80,496

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $80,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,496
Hire date: 2025-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 005304

Leanne Thornton works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Leanne earned $80,496 in 2026.

Angela Pilkington

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$80,224

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $80,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,224
Hire date: 2006-01-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 037465

At Department of Children and Families, Angela Pilkington serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,224.

Amanda Howard

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$80,224

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $80,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,224
Hire date: 2011-08-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Gail

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 043244

Amanda Howard works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. Amanda earned $80,224 in 2026.

Salvatore Dipiazza

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$79,842

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $79,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,842
Hire date: 2018-06-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 010210

Salvatore Dipiazza holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,842.

Cosie Fountain

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$79,078

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $79,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,078
Hire date: 1993-01-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Williams

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 006324

Cosie Fountain works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 33 years as a salaried employee. Cosie earned $79,078 in 2026.

Bruce Staten

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$79,078

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $79,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,078
Hire date: 2000-04-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 008576

Bruce Staten is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $79,078.

Cheron Henderson

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$77,969

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $77,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,969
Hire date: 2025-03-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Monique

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 043239

Cheron Henderson is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $77,969.

Haley Rhoden

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$77,852

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $77,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,852
Hire date: 2013-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Brooke

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 010191

Haley Rhoden holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,852.

Katrina Williams

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$77,737

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $77,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,737
Hire date: 2013-01-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Latrice

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 037551

Katrina Williams works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. Katrina earned $77,737 in 2026.

Candy Knight

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$77,035

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $77,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,035
Hire date: 2011-10-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 064524

Candy Knight works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. Candy earned $77,035 in 2026.

Tammera Williams

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$77,017

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $77,017
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,017
Hire date: 2013-01-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Denise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 010111

Tammera Williams works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. Tammera earned $77,017 in 2026.

Brianna Nunn

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$76,440

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $76,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,440
Hire date: 2021-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 034481

Brianna Nunn is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $76,440.

Stephen Mccollum

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$76,404

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $76,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,404
Hire date: 2012-10-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 010011

Stephen Mccollum is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $76,404.

Ben Eo

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$76,404

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $76,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,404
Hire date: 2009-11-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Yap

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 011385

Ben Eo works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. Ben earned $76,404 in 2026.

Renee Miracle

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$76,404

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $76,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,404
Hire date: 1998-05-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 043243

Renee Miracle is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $76,404.

Warren Creviston Iii

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$76,404

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $76,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,404
Hire date: 1995-06-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 010187

Warren Creviston Iii works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 31 years as a salaried employee. Warren earned $76,404 in 2026.

Dawn Schaub

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$76,213

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $76,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,213
Hire date: 2019-09-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009638

Dawn Schaub works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. Dawn earned $76,213 in 2026.

Deborah Mccormick

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$74,540

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $74,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,540
Hire date: 2011-05-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Arlene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009642

Deborah Mccormick is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $74,540.

Sara Keller

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$74,256

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $74,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,256
Hire date: 2025-03-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009683

Sara Keller holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,256.

Jessica O'Neill

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$74,256

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $74,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,256
Hire date: 2016-04-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 038012

At Department of Children and Families, Jessica O'Neill serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,256.

Rebecca Parmer

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$74,178

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $74,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,178
Hire date: 1985-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 005264

Rebecca Parmer holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 41 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,178.

Joy Fertig

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$72,369

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $72,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,369
Hire date: 2018-01-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009672

Joy Fertig holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,369.

Gabor Janossy

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$71,811

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $71,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,811
Hire date: 2016-05-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 073519

Gabor Janossy works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Gabor earned $71,811 in 2026.

Carmen Lantroop

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$71,320

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $71,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,320
Hire date: 2016-03-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 008567

Carmen Lantroop works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Carmen earned $71,320 in 2026.

Randee Woodard

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$71,284

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $71,284
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,284
Hire date: 1994-08-26
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 057432

At Department of Children and Families, Randee Woodard serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 32 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,284.

Felix Santos

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$69,723

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $69,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,723
Hire date: 1987-11-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 024425

At Department of Children and Families, Felix Santos serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1987 (about 39 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,723.

Dana Dunn

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$69,580

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $69,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,580
Hire date: 2013-08-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 005999

Dana Dunn works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. Dana earned $69,580 in 2026.