REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR - 60005446

Requisition No: 858609 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR - 60005446

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60005446 

Salary:  $2,238.90 - $2,526.30 Bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/19/2025 

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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.

Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’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.”

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 ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES ON CIVIL AND FORENSIC UNITS ON ALL SHIFTS.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Registered Nurse Specialist within Nursing Services. 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:

• The Registered Nurse Supervisor is a high-level professional nurse supervisor position which possesses a broad field of nursing knowledge and the expert ability and responsibility for nursing care of the residents within the unit assigned.  This employee serves as an experienced nursing resource to the nurses supervised and unit treatment team/peers.
• Assumes ultimate supervisory responsibility for all nursing service personnel on assigned shift, including: 
• serving as immediate supervisor for the registered nurses and senior licensed practical nurses assigned.
• administering appropriate counseling and/or disciplinary action necessary to insure a safe, individualized regimen for the residents assigned and compliance with all nursing assessments, nursing progress notes, Service Implementation Plans and other paperwork required in accordance with all standards/regulations applicable to ward.
• assisting in interviews, selection of nursing service personnel to work in the unit.
• completing quarterly/annual evaluation on nursing expectations/standards on all supervised with completion of paperwork, scoring to supervisor with attachments of improvement plans as needed.
• ensuring nurses supervised have current licensure and required CEU's on file with copies to SRNS.
• completing nursing skills checklist at least yearly or more often as needed with copy to SRNS.
• Supervising and completing yearly evaluations on assigned non-licensed staff performing nursing functions assigned with documentation of any re-training or needs sent to supervisor.
• Assumes ultimate responsibility for all resident care delivered on the shift by assigning nursing personnel, including:
• assessing, evaluating, and follow-up on the delivery of quality resident care according to FSH and CF Operating Policies/Procedures/Guidelines/Playbooks/Manuals.
• reviewing nursing staff documentation regarding resident care to assure timeliness and accuracy.
• completing periodic rounds on wards/pods with assessment, evaluation of quality nursing care.
• monitoring resident care through observation and communication with nurses supervised.
• ensuring adequate supplies and equipment are available for resident care.
• assisting in handling medical/psychiatric emergencies with accurate documentation.
• completing 1 on 1 observation of nurses while administering medication/treatments at least once a year or more often as needed.
• assigning and monitoring medication education groups for specific needs.
• ensuring adequate (at least minimum) nurse staffing is scheduled for the acuity needs of the residents assigned.
• In addition to above, the Registered Nurse Supervisor is responsible for providing and monitoring resident care in the assigned areas including:
• Administering medication in all forms prescribed, venipuncture, IV's, and related procedures pursuant to the Unit Dose Policy.
• Completing all forms related to nursing treatment and care of the resident within the time frames specified.
• Completing skills checklist at least yearly and provide direct supervision of non-licensed staff while performing nursing functions assigned pursuant to Department of Children and Families Operating Procedure 155-5, which includes vital signs, weights, heights, etc.
• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care on the ward assigned on a daily basis with accurate documentation.
• Assisting the physician/ARNP/PA during resident assessment, treatment, physical examinations, medical/psychiatric/behavioral issues and preparing resident for outside appointments/referrals as needed.
• Reviewing of progress notes, consultations, labs, X-ray, EKG, EEG reports and other related reports with documentation of pertinent care to the resident with follow-up as needed.
• Assisting in filing of nursing related forms/documentation in resident's chart.
• Accepting written, oral and phone orders from physician/ARNP/PA/Dentist, transcribing orders/signs and initiating/carrying out orders as required.
• Completing paperwork requirements for admissions, discharges, transfers for residents assigned to unit.
• Responsible for providing safety and security in all aspects of resident care during a crisis or restrictive procedure, which includes:
• Providing immediate emergency nursing care with prompt triage, notification of physician/ARNP/PA assigned and treatment/ referral to Medical Services Unit, calling 7911 or transferring out per physician's orders with documentation/follow-up.  Designating mode of travel to emergency room/off campus treatment appointments or as physician orders.
• Providing medical emergency and emergency pregnancy review/drills on shift assigned.
• Providing immediate intervention to de-escalate a resident to help decrease potential for self-harm or harm to others and potential need for seclusion/restraint process.
• Reading Personal Safety Plans on all residents assigned to be familiar with their personal preferences when they are upset to help de-escalate their behaviors and reduce potential for S/R episodes.
• Documenting all pertinent information during a manual, seclusion/restraint process with proper forms completed within timeframes and follow-up documentation in chart as well as ways to potentially decrease incidents in the future.
• Serving as resource person to other nurses for training or continuing education programs.  Participates in attendance to in-house and outside training activities (Train the Trainer, etc.) for updating nurses on skills and knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to provide emergency nursing services.
• Ability to participate in the planning and implementing of treatment for patients.
• Ability to conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical or emotional problems.
• Ability to observe patients' reactions to medications.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to effectively interview and assess the health care of clients.
• Ability to analyze complex reports and determine the service utilization habits of clients and to evaluate the appropriateness of that utilization.
• Ability to lift, pull, and squat.
• Knowledge of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and two years of Registered Nursing experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• Nursing supervisory experience.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety:

• Include the supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain 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.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of responding to qualifying questions and entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).  Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.