Nursing Services- Access to necessary psychiatric nursing services are available to all inmates… and 1 more item

The Florida Department of Corrections awarded a contract (C79C0F) for psychiatric nursing consultant services, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a total contract value of $103,526.40. The primary service deliverable involves providing access to psychiatric nursing services for inmates with serious mental illness across designated correctional facilities throughout Florida. The contracted Nurse Consultant will serve as a member of the Behavioral Risk Management Team (BRMT), delivering technical assistance on nursing services, treatment protocols, and care standards for mentally ill inmates while maintaining compliance with prevailing community and correctional standards of care.

The contract encompasses two primary compensation components: nursing services rendered at up to 160 hours monthly at a rate of $47.67 per hour, totaling $91,526.40 annually, and estimated travel reimbursement costs of $12,000 annually to support facility visitation requirements across the state. The Nurse Consultant's responsibilities include developing monitoring instruments, conducting special reviews of psychiatric nursing services and practices, and providing support for Behavioral Risk Management Team duties as assigned. The position requires the contractor to maintain an active Florida Registered Nurse license and includes reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with state travel policy.