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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Lauren Davis

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$68,532

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $68,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,532
Hire date: 2018-02-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Suzanne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009635

Lauren Davis 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 $68,532.

Kelly Roberts

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$66,674

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $66,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,674
Hire date: 2024-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Emily

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009649

Kelly Roberts is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $66,674.

Lori Johnson

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$66,471

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $66,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,471
Hire date: 2019-09-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynne

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 005661

At Department of Children and Families, Lori Johnson serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,471.

Jackie Knight

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$66,471

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $66,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,471
Hire date: 2014-12-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 006896

Jackie Knight holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,471.

Laura Midyette

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$65,404

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $65,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,404
Hire date: 2007-03-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009656

At Department of Children and Families, Laura Midyette serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,404.

Wendi Haddan

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$64,684

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $64,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,684
Hire date: 2016-10-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Powell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 020075

Wendi Haddan works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. Wendi earned $64,684 in 2026.

Janet Leone

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$64,156

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $64,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,156
Hire date: 2012-02-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 025150

Janet Leone holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,156.

Deborah Caronna

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$63,911

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $63,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,911
Hire date: 2018-07-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 057370

Deborah Caronna is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $63,911.

Michelle Daniele

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$63,499

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $63,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,499
Hire date: 2009-12-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rena

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 073390

At Department of Children and Families, Michelle Daniele serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,499.

David Ditosti

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$62,319

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $62,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,319
Hire date: 2018-09-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 057460

David Ditosti holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,319.

Patricia Winkler

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$62,045

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $62,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,045
Hire date: 2015-10-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Louise

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 050961

At Department of Children and Families, Patricia Winkler serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,045.

Kate Fairleigh

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$61,951

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $61,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,951
Hire date: 2020-06-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 025240

At Department of Children and Families, Kate Fairleigh serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,951.

Debra Patterson

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$60,386

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $60,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,386
Hire date: 2024-03-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 000714

Debra Patterson works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Debra earned $60,386 in 2026.

Gia Brownlow

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$59,469

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $59,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,469
Hire date: 2018-02-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Violet

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 024370

At Department of Children and Families, Gia Brownlow serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,469.

Sarah Rikken

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$59,091

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $59,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,091
Hire date: 2024-06-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 057238

Sarah Rikken works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Sarah earned $59,091 in 2026.

Amanda Naimi

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$59,000

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $59,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,000
Hire date: 2014-10-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michele

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 057348

At Department of Children and Families, Amanda Naimi serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,000.

Adriana Carmiche

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$56,267

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $56,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,267
Hire date: 2024-04-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Priscilla

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 048130

Adriana Carmiche is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $56,267.

Erin Alford

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$55,515

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $55,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,515
Hire date: 2012-10-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009953

Erin Alford holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,515.

Mary Mathiasen

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$53,040

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $53,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,040
Hire date: 2025-03-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 057281

Mary Mathiasen works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Mary earned $53,040 in 2026.

Emma Branch

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$52,945

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $52,945
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,945
Hire date: 2026-05-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 006519

Emma Branch is a Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $52,945.

Murriah Allen

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$50,856

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $50,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,856
Hire date: 2019-09-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nesha

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009716

Murriah Allen holds the role of Registered Nurse Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,856.

Jessica Merrel

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$50,856

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $50,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,856
Hire date: 1990-11-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009629

Jessica Merrel works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years) as a salaried employee. Jessica earned $50,856 in 2026.

Magen Finley

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$47,736

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $47,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,736
Hire date: 2011-10-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ashley

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009708

At Department of Children and Families, Magen Finley serves as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,736.

Tiffany Mcanallen

Registered Nurse Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$47,736

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $47,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,736
Hire date: 2020-10-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Dodd

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5294
Position Number: 009708

Tiffany Mcanallen works as a Registered Nurse Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. Tiffany earned $47,736 in 2026.