Ops Registered Nurse

Requisition No: 864220

Agency:
Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title:

OPS REGISTERED NURSE -

POSITION NUMBER:

• 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
• Training opportunities
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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.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

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!

$37.50 hourly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

This is an Other Personal Services Registered Nurse position which is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all nursing services to an assigned group of people in a facility for the developmental disabled. This position is responsible for the coordination of the activities of non‑professional staff as they relate to the health of the people residing in the facility.

Administration of treatments, medications, and other care which requires the expertise of a professional Registered Nurse which may include, but is not limited to, starting IVs, phlebotomy, monitoring newly post‑operative patients, tube feeding, and oxygen therapy. 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, daily report, and any other required documentation to provide clear communication to other staff.

Establishes and maintains the currency of a comprehensive assessment of nursing needs from which a nursing care plan is developed. Using the knowledge gained from the assessment, participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of treatments/programs for individual patients.

Provides oversight to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and paraprofessional staff in providing nursing related 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 by providing a detailed description of the injury (size, shape, color, location on the body).
• Indicate the treatment given and the plan of care.
• Establish the Type of Incident and Level of Injury.
• Take two (2) sets of photos and complete the Photographic Wound Documentation form.
• Ensure the Florida Abuse Hotline is contacted if abuse, neglect, exploitation, mishandling, mistreatment or sexual abuse/activity is witnessed, known or suspected.
• Forward the Incident Report Form to the supervisor/in‑charge staff for further action.
• As warranted, comply and assist authorized investigators from APD and other agencies, such as law enforcement, DCF Adult Protective Services, Medicaid Fraud Unit, and the Agency for Healthcare Administration.

Maintains and documents direct care workers competency as it relates to nursing delegated functions.

Delivers, attends and participates in Staff Development programs, Continuing Education programs, staff meetings, standing committee meetings, and other meetings as assigned.

Observes and documents physical and behavioral response to medications.

Relieves other professional…