SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 67052807

Requisition No: 9848 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 67052807

Position Number: 67052807 

Salary:  0-4.9 years $1,2745 biweekly 5 or more years $1,329 biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2017 

SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 67052807

APD TACACHALE NURSING FACILITY 2/5

GAINESVILLE FL 32609

This is work providing practical nursing services to developmentally disabled individuals at Tacachale.  Work is performed under the direction and general supervision of a registered nurse, and is reviewed for compliance, standards and procedures.

FUNCTIONAL ROLE:

a. Prepares, administers and documents medications and treatments as per nursing policy and procedure.

b. Maintains documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Observes, records and reports physical and behavioral response to medication and treatment.

c. Uses nursing process for ongoing care of individuals as need is identified.  Intervention would include, but not be limited to:  observation, referral to the registered nurse, medication and treatment as prescribed and/or crisis intervention.

d. Maintains work area, medical supplies and equipment, and adheres to infection control policies.

e. Accompanies individuals to clinic and off-center appointments as assigned.

f.  Provides emergency nursing service within the scope of nursing practice.

g. Provides nursing care and administers treatment as directed by a professional nurse to subacute, chronic, and convalescent residents.

h. Assists a professional nurse and/or physician in clinics, diagnostic tests and physical examinations by preparing clinic room for use, collecting routine specimens, taking and recording temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.

i. Prepares and administers hypodermic injections as ordered by the attending physician.

j. Performs simple rehabilitative nursing procedures for selected chronically ill and aged residents.

k. Assists a professional nurse with screening procedures.

l. Assists physicians with physical examinations.

m. Assists professional nurses in completing and maintaining medical records and residents’ progress.

OTHER:

a. Assists in the development and monitoring of nursing service objectives.

b. Participates as appropriate in all objectives developed for the individuals assigned.

c. Works in conjunction with the registered nurse to assure continuity of care and adherence to ICF/DD standards.

d. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and special clinics as assigned.

e. Participates in and reinforces health care teaching to assure adherence to current principles of care as ordered.

f. Attends in-service training and participates in continuing education programs for the developmentally disabled person.

g. Monitors and role models infection control programs during daily activities.

h. Adheres to ethical practice standards.

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques. 

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

Skilled in the use of emergency equipment within scope of training.

Ability to interact, assess and respond to individuals who are developmentally disabled.

Ability to provide emergency nursing care to include but not limited to basic life support, emergency care for choking (abdominal thrust), rescue breathing and use emergency equipment.

Ability to stand, walk, sit and bend for periods in excess of three hours.

Ability to assist in lifting and transferring residents weighing more than 100 pounds, as needed.

Ability to successfully complete Prevention and Safety Strategies Training.

•  Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):      

                         Current Licensed Practical Nurse License & CPR Healthcare Provider Certification

Working hours: (A) Daily from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.).  Provides on-call services as required

Our Benefits include

• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

WE HIRE ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND THOSE LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.  APD PARTICIPATES IN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT’S EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-VERIFY).  E-VERIFY IS A PROGRAM THAT ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRMS AN EMPLOYEE’S ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).

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.  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.