Senior Licensed Practical Nurse-F​/C Ops

Overview

North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216‑bed forensic mental health rehabilitation facility located on 639 acres in northeast Gainesville, Florida. This position serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse – F/C – OPS within the Nursing Unit, working 20 hours per week.

• This position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting and must adhere to Total Quality Management principles. The incumbent spends a minimum of 75% of the work time performing duties outlined in the official position description.
• Provides practical nursing services to residents assigned under the direction of a Senior Physician, working with multidisciplinary staff in a psychiatric/medical setting.
• Administers oral and injectable medication and controlled medications following Unit Dose Policy/Procedure/Guidelines (OP 150‑35) and within the scope of practice. Completes required paperwork within specified time frames.
• Participates in the Hospital Infection Control process/program, reporting potential infections to the Registered Nurse or Physician and documenting in required forms.
• Prepares paperwork, administers medications, and prepares for consults to EKG, EEG, X‑ray, clinics, and outside appointments.
• Assists physicians/APRN/PA during sick call, physical examinations, and documentation, routing referrals and labs as required.
• Coordinates residents’ appointments with ward staff, ensuring medications are administered and paperwork provided before residents leave.
• Provides emergency medical/psychiatric treatment within scope of practice and notifies the Registered Nurse/Physician/APRN/PA for assistance promptly.
• Inputs lab orders as assigned or per physician/APRN/PA orders.
• Reports any problems with medical or nursing equipment to the nurse for follow‑up.
• Complies with resident rights and advocacy issues; follows unit, hospital, and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists with admission and transfer of residents to and from other units or outside sources, supporting the Registered Nurse with admission workup and care.
• Prints Medication Profiles from HCS to attach to discharge forms.
• Assesses resident complaints, determines action, then notifies the doctor when necessary, and records verbal and written orders from the physician.
• Completes incident reports.
• Completes progress notes on resident care in accordance with NFETC Operating Procedures/Guidelines, providing documentation per standards.
• Observes for medication side effects or adverse effects and reports to the registered nurse/physician/APRN/PA for assessment and follow‑up as needed.
• Schedules, holds, and documents medication education groups or 1:1 sessions to enhance residents’ knowledge and compliance with medication/treatment regimens.
• Maintains, cleans, and inventories medical/nursing equipment and supplies in assigned areas, ordering and restocking as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as required to meet departmental and resident quality care needs.

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in using medical equipment and instruments for nursing care.
• 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.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing under Florida Administrative Code 210‑8.22 or 8.27 and a minimum of two years of professional nursing experience.

• Working for the State of Florida includes a comprehensive compensation package with competitive benefits. For a complete list, visit

Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System; verification of registration will occur prior to hire.

Retirees of the Florida Retirement System may have current benefits affected by re‑employment with the State of Florida; consult the FRS for details.

All applicants must complete a State and National criminal history check and, if applicable, screening per Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. The check includes fingerprinting for State and Federal records and may include local checks.

Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) prior to interview.

The State of Florida maintains a drug‑free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing per Section 112.0455, F.S.