Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Center for Health Care Strategies

Regulatory Affairs Specialist managing regulatory compliance and readiness at Nemours Children's Health. Conducting audits and facilitating compliance initiatives across healthcare settings.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeOrlando • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct regular assessments through audits (formal and informal) mock tracers and mock surveys.
Manage aspects of investigations, inspections and surveys conducted by regulatory and accrediting agencies; prepare for and facilitate regulatory visits.
Create a culture of regulatory readiness through continual proactive measures.
Coordinates verbal and written communication with The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory bodies.
Works closely with medical staff, nursing/hospital staff, and department directors and managers.
Coordinates and participates in the execution of educational activities and the development of educational materials.
Supports the Manager in managing regulatory and accreditation compliance initiatives.
Ensures TJC and other regulatory compliance by advising departments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
RN or other clinical certification preferred
Minimum of three years of progressive hospital/healthcare experience required; 5+ preferred.
Minimum one (1) year experience in assigned specialty area preferred.
Knowledge of Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) or State Health Department regulations preferred.
Knowledge of accreditation standards, survey readiness processes, and regulations applicable to hospitals and healthcare settings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory complianceaccreditation standardssurvey readiness processesauditsinvestigationsinspectionseducational activitieseducational materials development

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproactive measuresorganizational skills

Certifications

RNclinical certification