Senior Licensed Practical Nurse-F​/C

Overview

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.

North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216‑bed, all‑male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility in northeast Gainesville, Florida on 639 picturesque acres. NFETC employs positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Facility is a tobacco free facility.

• Administer oral and injectable medication and controlled medications in accordance with Unit Dose Policy/Procedure/Guidelines (OP 150‑35) and within scope of practice in a mental health setting, completing required paperwork.
• Participate in Hospital Infection Control process/program and report potential infections to Registered Nurse/Physician for follow‑up care and documentation.
• Prepare paperwork and administer medications as required for consults to EKG, EEG, X‑ray, clinics, and outside appointments.
• Assist physician/ARNP/PA during sick call and physical examinations, documenting and routing referrals/consults and labs as required.
• Coordinate resident’s appointments with ward staff, ensuring medications are given as required prior to leaving and paperwork is delivered to accompanying staff.
• Provide emergency medical/psychiatric treatment within scope of practice and notify Registered Nurse/Physician/ARNP/PA for assistance as soon as possible.
• Enter lab orders as assigned or per physician/ARNP/PA orders.
• Report any problems with medical/nursing equipment to nurse for follow‑up.
• Respond and comply with current resident rights and advocacy issues, adhering to unit/hospital policy, procedures, and guidelines.
• Admit and transfer residents to and from other units or outside sources with assistance to Registered Nurse for required admission workup and care.
• Assess resident complaints, determine action, notify doctor when necessary, receive and record verbal and written orders from physician, complete incident reports, and complete progress notes on resident care in accordance with Florida State Hospital Operating Procedures/Guidelines.
• Observe for side effects or adverse effects to medication and report to registered nurse/physician/ARNP/PA for assessment and follow‑up care as needed.
• Schedule, hold, and document Medication Education groups or 1:1 sessions as assigned to increase resident’s knowledge of medications and compliance.
• Maintain/clean/inventories medical/nursing equipment and supplies in assigned areas, ordering and restocking supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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…