CPR Certification, Consulting, Legal, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Medications, Physical Demands, Plan Meetings, Policy Development, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Side Effects, Time Management, Treatment Evaluation
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Candidates will need to attend an full two week orientation, working Monday -
Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
This facility operates 24/7. Candidate may be required to work 16 hr shift as
needed
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.