Gainesville-RN

Interview Type: In person only

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Engagement Type: Contract

NOTE: Applications with resumes in PDF Format will be automatically rejected. Only Word format resumes will be considered.

Short Description:

FL-DCF-Gainesville-RN - This facility operates 24/7. Candidate may be required to work 16 hr shift as needed

Complete Description:

FL-DCF-Gainesville-RN - Candidates will need to attend an full two week orientation, working Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Pay Rate: $36.47/hr / Vendor Rate: $47.41/hr (Candidates will be considered who exceed the established State of Florida rate card)

WORK ENVIORNMENT: The North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a maximum security, all male forensic mental health facility located in Gainesville, Florida. It has a current capacity of 193 residents.

TYPE OF PATIENTS: The average age of our residents is early 30's. The goal is to get those committed as Incompetent to Proceed to Trial (78%) back to their committing courts for disposition of their charges, and those committed as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (22%) to a less restrictive environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.

* Must hold unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse.

* One year of acute care or two years of clinical nursing experience.

* Must be CPR certified, or able to complete training.

* Must be able to complete full orientation at time of hire.

* Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of position including ability to lift and carry 20 lbs., remain alert while on duty, and work 16-hour shifts on occasion.

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assess resident complaints and determine action, notifying supervisor when necessary.

* Admit and transfer residents to and from other units or outside sources.

* Administer oral and/or injectable medication and controlled medications in accordance with facility policy, and within their scope of practice as defined by Florida law.

* Observe for side effects or adverse effects to medication and report to assigned supervisor, or further assessment and treatment.

* Prepare paperwork as required for consults within facility and outside appointments.

* Coordinate residents appointments with unit staff to ensure medications are appropriately timed as need for resident movement to and from the unit.

* Provide emergency medical/psychiatric treatment within scope of practice as defined by facility and Florida law and notifying supervisor for further assistance.

* Complete incident reports factually and objectively, within the appropriate time frame as defined by the facility.

* Complete progress notes on resident care within the appropriate time frame as defined by the facility.

* Responsive and compliant with current resident rights and advocacy issues, adheres to and complies with facility policy.

* Maintain appropriate and professional behavior during interactions with residents, supervisors, and other staff members.

* Display professionalism throughout employment including, but not limited to, arriving to work on time, maintaining an accurate timesheet, and maintaining professional appearance as defined by facility policy.