SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 60009665

State of Florida • Macclenny, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Senior Licensed Practical Nurse within Nursing Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility.

Requirements

• Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27
• One year of experience in providing practical nursing services.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity in providing nursing care.
• Ability to administer medications and treatments.
• Ability to work with patients.
• Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
• Ability to observe patients' symptoms and reactions to treatment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• Any and all State of Florida jobs
• Any and all Florida University jobs
• All periods of employment
• Periods of unemployment
• Gaps 3 months or more
• Education
• Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
• All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
• Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
• Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
• Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Nice To Haves

• Collaborative team player
• Independent judgment
• Proactive approach to responsibilities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care and treatment efficiency for mentally and physically ill residents in accordance with established nursing techniques and procedures in a state mental hospital. These procedures include catheterizations, enemas, wound care and dressing changes, physical and nutritional management and vital signs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of medical asepsis and practices principles of infection control.
• Practices preventive nursing care by monitoring and/or providing for hydration, potential skin breakdown and impactions.
• Assists Registered Nurse in ordering, preparing and administering prescribed medications.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining supplies from Central Sterile Supply, being always mindful of reducing costs.
• Maintains compliance with established standards and policies and procedures including wearing Safe-T-Lift belt when doing any type of lifting.
• Knowledge of equipment such as suction machines, O2 tanks, pressure mattresses one-touch, Geri chairs, Sara and Maxi lifts and W/P tubs.
• Records and reports significant events, residents physical and mental illness and behavior.
• Charts all medications, treatments and physical or mental conditions.
• Encourages good nutritional habits and sees that residents maintain adequate hydration and nutrition.
• Provides for resident safety by observing and reporting resident behavior and reaction to medications.
• Maintains knowledge of side effects of medications, ensuring good customer service.
• Makes rounds with physicians and performs appropriate nursing treatment as directed by physician orders.
• Assists with physical exams, increasing the number of residents served.
• Maintains professional accountability by knowing policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to resident.
• Responsible for own growth, development and refining of knowledge in both nursing and mental health fields by participating in inservice programs, continuing education, and attendance at nurses meetings.
• Maintains current Practical Nurse license and arranges with the Nurse Supervisor and Staff Development and Training Department for training in safety, CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, remedial training, etc.
• Performs related duties as requested.
• Correctly pass medications.
• Good nursing assessment skills.
• Good documentation skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Recognition of medications and their effectiveness.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to ambulate the campus.
• Maintenance of licensure and all required CEUs.
• Any and all nursing functions which may or may not be listed above that naturally fall under the purview of a practical nurse and are a requirement for licensure.

Benefits

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed