OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 67970060

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

Requirements

• Must maintain CPR Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Must complete annual health screening.
• Must have a current Registered Nurse License.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head.
• Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices.
• Must be able to ambulate up and down a stairwell
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances.
• Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for one hour without a break
• Must be able to remain alert while on duty
• Must be able to work 16 hour shifts as needed
• Knowledge of Nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of Human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to provide emergency nursing care to include but not limited to basic life support, emergency care for choking (abdominal thrust), rescue breathing and use emergency equipment.
• Ability to read, teach and implement residents’ support plans, formal and informal programs/interventions.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to operate software programs to include Word and the Internet.
• Ability to assess residents’ skills and needs.
• Ability to keep records on residents’ progress.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to nursing operations.
• Ability to assist with evacuation of residents during an emergency.
• Ability to demonstrate competency, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as CPR and PASS
• Skills in the use of emergency equipment within the scope of training.
• Skills in the use of MS Office Suite software including Word and Outlook.
• Skills in communicating effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Administration of treatments, medications, and other care which requires the expertise of a professional Registered Nurse.
• Confers closely with physicians whenever the condition of the individual warrants further assessment or intervention.
• Participates in crisis intervention to prevent hospitalization or re-hospitalization.
• Maintains adequate documentation in residential log daily, as needed in progress notes, and any other required documentation to provide clear communication to other staff.
• Provides oversight to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants in providing nursing related functions.
• Observes and documents physical and behavioral response to medications.
• Maintains and documents support staff’s competency as it relates to nursing delegated functions.
• Conduct an initial assessment and provide appropriate treatment as soon as possible after being notified or becoming aware of an injury or possible injury.
• Complete Section II of the DDC Incident Report Form in accordance with IM process.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid for schedules maintained at 32 hours or more)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (available at state rates)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• Career advancement opportunities
• Training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed