Registered Nurse Specialist

Requisition No:873877

Agency:
Children and Families

Working Title:

REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST -

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self‑sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resilience.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 706-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.

NEFSH is a tobacco‑free facility.

To be considered for this position responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

Multiple vacancies and shifts are available.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Registered Nurse Specialist within our Nursing Services Unit. 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.

• Administers medications, bloodwork, IVs and related procedures.
• Administers or provides adequate supervision for medication administration. Provides education on medications and treatments to individuals.
• Monitors or supervises non‑licensed personnel in monitoring blood pressures, temperatures, pulses and respiration.
• Administers or supervises the administration of treatment orders for salves, bandages, enemas, urinalysis, preparation for x‑rays and related procedures.
• Provides appropriate progress reports on residents.
• Assists the medical physician during sick calls, during physical examinations, as needed.
• Provides emergency nursing care and examination of injuries.
• Responsive and compliant with current residents’ rights and advocacy issues; adheres to and complies with unit, hospital, and departmental policies and guidelines.
• Accepts written, oral and phone orders from physicians, psychiatrists or dentists, transcribes orders and initiates or carries out orders. Participates in the formulation of individualized residents’ treatment plans.
• Admits and transfers residents to and from home unit or other hospital facilities; ensures that appropriate documentation accompanies residents.
• Checks medication, orders, and labels for correctness on return from pharmacy when applicable.
• Performs nursing procedures as indicated.
• Participates in the hospital infection control program according to unit services and hospital infection policies.
• Participates in resident evaluations and in the development of each resident’s treatment and discharge plan with the treatment team. Prepares nursing care assessments for designated residents.
• Serves as a resource person to train staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to provide emergency nursing services.
• Ability to participate in the planning and implementation of treatment for patients.
• Ability to conduct individual and…