Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse -

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 resiliency.

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 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.

Northeast Florida State Hospital 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.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Licensed Practical Nurse within the Nursing Division. 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.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Demonstrates an understanding of medical asepsis and practices principles of infection control.
• Assists Registered Nurse in ordering, preparing and administering prescribed medications.
• Maintains compliance with established standards and policies and procedures including wearing Safe-T-Lift belt when doing any type of lifting.
• 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.
• Makes rounds with physicians and performs appropriate nursing treatment as directed by physician orders.
• Assists with physical exams, increasing the number of residents served.
• 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.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position:

• 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.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Ability to work with patients.
• Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
• Ability to observe patients' symptoms and reactions to treatment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum qualifications:

• 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 or a multi-state license under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment. Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

Location:

Macclenny, FL, US, 32063