SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE - 60005485

Requisition No: 788845 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE - 60005485

Position Number: 60005485 

Salary:  BASED ON EXPERIENCE 

Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2023 

SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE (CAREER SERVICE)

FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL

NORTHWEST REGION-60005485-CHATTAHOOCHEE

OPEN COMPETETIVE

This advertisement will be used to fill multiple positions on multiple shifts

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

This is work in assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records. This employee administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. The incumbent may advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.  This work may also include inspecting facilities and/or evaluating or providing consultation on health care programs, services or policies.

 Some positions in this occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK

 Supervises employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance.

 Responds to special directions and instructions during emergency operations.

 Provides health care, first aid, and immunization.

Observes patient's skin color, dilation of pupils, and computerized equipment to monitor vital signs.

Records patient's medical information and vital signs.

Administers local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics.

Prepares patients for and assists with and/or performs examinations.

Orders, conducts, interprets, and/or evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and assists physician.

Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.

Provides prenatal and postnatal care to obstetrical patients under supervision of physician.

Discusses cases with physician.

Informs physician of patient's condition.

Administers stipulated emergency measures, and contacts clinician when deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery.

Consults with and/or provides technical assistance to public and private entities concerning health care.

Instructs on topics, such as health education, disease prevention, childbirth, and home nursing and develops health improvement programs.

Delivers infants and performs postpartum examinations and treatment.

Refers students or patients to community agencies furnishing assistance and collaborates with agencies.

Conducts specified laboratory tests.

Maintains stock of supplies.

Directs and coordinates health care programs.

Develops, negotiates and implements public/private partnerships.

Performs grant writing and/or contract management activities.

Conducts inspections or programmatic evaluations and writes reports of findings, recommendations and corrective actions.

Monitors the quality of care or standards of practice to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Develops policies, procedures, rules and/or legislation.

Develops or selects curriculum and prepares pamphlets, manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.

Writes research reports and other publications to document and communicate program activities or research findings.

Prepares and justifies budgets for health care programs/services.  Monitors, analyzes and coordinates expenditures within allocation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to administer prescribed medications.
• Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code.

Working hours: (A) Daily from VARIES (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This position may demand more than 40 hours per week and obligate the incumbent to work beyond the normal work schedule, when required.

ALL RESPONSES TO QUALIFYING QUESTIONS MUST BE VALIDATED ON APPLICATION. 

All employees of state mental health treatment facilities are required to wear face masks and appropriate protective equipment as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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.