The Florida Department of Children &amp; Families is committed to:
-Protecting the vulnerable
-Promoting strong families
-Advancing recovery &amp; resiliency

Florida Department of Children and Families

Northeast Florida State Hospital

Florida State Hospital

Psychiatric

Compensation

Culture

Work Environment

Med Surg / Telemetry

LPN / LVN

Chattahoochee

As part of the continuum of mental health services established by the Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act), the Hospital serves persons 18 years and older who have exhausted the less restrictive available alternatives in the communities. Persons may be either voluntary admissions or admitted involuntarily by means of judicial order. Individuals are also transferred to the Civil Treatment units from the Forensic programs in order to conform with the legal imperative of providing treatment in the least restrictive setting without endangering the individual or others.

Every person admitted to the Forensic Program is committed by the courts and may come from any county in the State. All forensic residents have been charged with crimes and may be Incompetent to Proceed, or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.

The Florida Department of Children & Families is committed to:
-Protecting the vulnerable
-Promoting strong families
-Advancing recovery & resiliency

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Capital Regional Medical Center

Grady General Hospital

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee

Archbold Medical Center

<body><h3>Registered Nurse Specialist-f/c Ops - 60953529</h3><br/><p>Requisition No: 817418

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST-F/C OPS - 60953529

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 60953529

Salary: agency to update

Posting Closing Date: 06/21/2024

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

This is an OPS position with the Minimum of 24 hours and the Maximum 40 hours worked per week. Shift and unit may vary based on need of the facility.

The applicant selected to fill this position shall be required to submit to a pre-employment medical examination. This position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting. Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management. The employee in this position spends a minimum of 75% of his/her time performing duties as outlined on official position description, which involves contact with residents in a forensic facility or institution.

This position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting. Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management. Nursing will provide guidance in the care and treatment of residents. This is a high-level position within the nursing field and possesses a high degree of nursing knowledge and ability with responsibility for nursing care within the unit and serves as a nursing resource to the treatment team. Specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:

a. Administer medications, bloodwork, IVs and related procedures.

b. Administers or provides adequate supervision for the administering of medication. Provides education on medications and treatments to individuals.

c. Monitor or supervise non-licensed personnel in monitoring blood pressures, temperatures, pulses and respiration.

d. Administer or supervise the administering of treatment orders for salves, bandages, enemas, urinalysis, preparation for x-rays and related procedures.

e. Provide appropriate progress reports on residents.

f. Assist the medical physician during sick calls, during physical examinations, as needed.

g. Provide emergency nursing care and examination of injuries.

h. Responsive and compliant with current resident's rights and advocacy issues; adheres to and complies with unit, hospital, and departmental policies and guidelines.

i. Accepts written, oral and phone orders from physicians, psychiatrists, or dentists, transcribes orders and initiates or carries out orders. Participates in the formulation of individualized residents' treatment plans.

j. Admits and transfers residents to and from home unit or other hospital facilities; assures that appropriate documentation accompanies residents.

k. If applicable, checks medication, orders, and labels for correctness on return from pharmacy.

l. Performs nursing procedures as indicated.

m. Participates in the hospital infection control program according to unit services and hospital infection policies.

Participates in resident evaluations and in development of each resident's treatment and discharge plan with the treatment team. Preparation of nursing care assessments for designated residents.

Serves as a resource person to train staff.

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the positions Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care or the behavioral sciences. Ability to assist in carrying out treatment and rehabilitation activities centered around personal and social adjustments. Ability to assist in group therapy sessions. Ability to observe changes in person served's behavior patterns. Ability to assist persons served with personal care activities. Ability to assimilate data and recommend changes in policies, procedures and techniques. Ability to document effectively. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Physical agility requirements: Must be able to ambulate up and down a stairwell. Must be able to assist with evacuation of persons served during an emergency situation. Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices. Must be able to work with or around cleaning chemicals and supplies. Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head. Must be able to demonstrate competency, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as CPR and MANDT. Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances. Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks. Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. Must be able to sit and/or stand for one hour without a break. Must be able to work 16 hour shifts on occasion. Must be able to remain alert while on duty.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27 and two years of professional nursing experience, including one year of professional experience in a specialty field as determined by the employing agency. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field can substitute for one year of the required general professional nursing experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field can substitute for two years of the required general professional nursing experience.

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. In addition, staff will be required to complete Covid-19 testing prior to hire and routinely during employment.

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.

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.

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Registered Nurse Specialist-f/c Ops - 60953529Requisition No: 817418 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST-F/C OPS - 60953529 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 60953529 Salary: agency to update Posting Closing Date: 06/21/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool This is an OPS position with the Minimum of 24 hours and the Maximum 40 hours worked per week. Shift and unit may vary based on need of the facility. The applicant selected to fill this position shall be required to submit to a pre-employment medical examination. This position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting. Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management. The employee in this position spends a minimum of 75% of his/her time performing duties as outlined on official position description, which involves contact with residents in a forensic facility or institution. This position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting. Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management. Nursing will provide guidance in the care and treatment of residents. This is a high-level position within the nursing field and possesses a high degree of nursing knowledge and ability with responsibility for nursing care within the unit and serves as a nursing resource to the treatment team. Specific duties and responsibilities are as follows: a. Administer medications, bloodwork, IVs and related procedures. b. Administers or provides adequate supervision for the administering of medication. Provides education on medications and treatments to individuals. c. Monitor or supervise non-licensed personnel in monitoring blood pressures, temperatures, pulses and respiration. d. Administer or supervise the administering of treatment orders for salves, bandages, enemas, urinalysis, preparation for x-rays and related procedures. e. Provide appropriate progress reports on residents. f. Assist the medical physician during sick calls, during physical examinations, as needed. g. Provide emergency nursing care and examination of injuries. h. Responsive and compliant with current resident's rights and advocacy issues; adheres to and complies with unit, hospital, and departmental policies and guidelines. i. Accepts written, oral and phone orders from physicians, psychiatrists, or dentists, transcribes orders and initiates or carries out orders. Participates in the formulation of individualized residents' treatment plans. j. Admits and transfers residents to and from home unit or other hospital facilities; assures that appropriate documentation accompanies residents. k. If applicable, checks medication, orders, and labels for correctness on return from pharmacy. l. Performs nursing procedures as indicated. m. Participates in the hospital infection control program according to unit services and hospital infection policies. Participates in resident evaluations and in development of each resident's treatment and discharge plan with the treatment team. Preparation of nursing care assessments for designated residents. Serves as a resource person to train staff. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the positions Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care or the behavioral sciences. Ability to assist in carrying out treatment and rehabilitation activities centered around personal and social adjustments. Ability to assist in group therapy sessions. Ability to observe changes in person served's behavior patterns. Ability to assist persons served with personal care activities. Ability to assimilate data and recommend changes in policies, procedures and techniques. Ability to document effectively. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Physical agility requirements: Must be able to ambulate up and down a stairwell. Must be able to assist with evacuation of persons served during an emergency situation. Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices. Must be able to work with or around cleaning chemicals and supplies. Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head. Must be able to demonstrate competency, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as CPR and MANDT. Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances. Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks. Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds. Must be able to sit and/or stand for one hour without a break. Must be able to work 16 hour shifts on occasion. Must be able to remain alert while on duty. Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27 and two years of professional nursing experience, including one year of professional experience in a specialty field as determined by the employing agency. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field can substitute for one year of the required general professional nursing experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field can substitute for two years of the required general professional nursing experience. 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. In addition, staff will be required to complete Covid-19 testing prior to hire and routinely during employment. 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. 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. 

<body><h3>Senior Registered Nurse Supv - 60006164</h3><br/><p>Requisition No: 823739

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE SUPV - 60006164

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60006164

Salary: $2,413.22 - 2,740.31 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2024

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

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 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.

This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor at the Florida State Hospital. This position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

* This is advanced professional work supervising and directing employees.
* The primary duty of the incumbent in this position is to spend most of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to effectively recommend actions such as: hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, promote, discharge, assign, and reward or discipline direct reports. Evaluates employees against established standards and takes appropriate actions when necessary (i.e., recognition, reward, corrective action, etc.).
* SUPERVISION, DISCIPLINE, &amp; EVALUATION:
* Assume ultimate responsibility for all nursing care delivered in unit and supervise same.
* Serves as immediate supervisor to the Registered Nurse Supervisors and night shift personnel.
* Writes performance expectation/standards for all Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and direct care staff in assigned unit, using personal observation and monitoring data.
* Counsel, confer with, discipline, or ensure that appropriate disciplinary measures are taken to assure the delivery of quality nursing care, the respect of all residents' worth as individuals and compliance with DCF Employee Handbook, by all nursing/direct care employees.
* Supervise and participate in completing nursing progress notes, nursing assessments, and nursing care plans in accordance with POR Standards.
* Monitor the delivery of nursing care in terms of established professional standards through visits and inspections, staff and patient contacts and communications, records, and residents' chart.
* Monitor unit compliance with Federal, State and Children and Families guidelines as applicable to nursing.
* Assist in developing corrective action plan for any program deficiencies.
* Monitor the quality and implementation of nursing care plans in the unit.
* Perform quarterly/annual audits on staff supervised with performance improvement plans as needed.
* Create, develop, and revise monitoring tools as needed for auditing the documentation of the staff supervised.
* Provide Infection Control Committee with monthly report which contain inclusive information and is in a professional format.
* Monitors 1-on-1 medication administration at least yearly on all nurses directly supervised with delegation to Registered Nurse Supervisors the medication monitoring for staff supervised and maintain documentation in unit.
* Serve as a consultant to the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurses, and direct care in the unit on matters related directly to the delivery of nursing care and of administrative matters indirectly affecting the delivery of nursing care.
* Make ward rounds to assess the delivery of nursing care and make recommendations to the nursing staff based on this assessment.
* Provide professional assistance to the nursing personnel and direct care staff regarding the delivery of nursing services.
* Assist in implementing the Disaster Plan or emergency evacuation.
* Maintains 90% or above compliance with nursing and direct care standard requirements.


* COMMUNICATIONS:
* Schedule and chair Registered Nurse meetings on a monthly, or as needed basis (a minimum of 6 per year).
* Provide input to supervisor in matters relating to or affecting the profession of nursing practice in the unit.
* Represent the practice of professional nursing by serving on committees as designated by supervisor.
* Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other services within the unit to coordinate an effective nursing delivery.
* Serve as treatment team coordinator as needed.
* Participate in discharge planning and resident education to prepare for living in the community when appropriate.
* Attend in-service seminars or workshops for professional development as required by departmental and hospital policy and licensure responsibilities.


* PROGRAMMING PLANNING &amp; DEVELOPMENT:
* Responsible for developing, reviewing, and revising unit nursing and direct care policies and procedures necessary to provide quality nursing services with continuity of care 24 hours daily, seven days a week.
* Responsible for the development of unit philosophy and nursing objectives, compliance with professional nursing standards, hospital goals, hospital nursing policies, procedures, and other integrated hospital services.
* Post's coverage schedules in area highly visible to staff per policy/procedure/contracts.
* Assumes responsibility for assuring that required equipment necessary for performing nursing procedures and activities is available, functioning efficiently and in good repair.
* Participate in, or designate a registered nurse representative to participate in, quality assurance activities, including infection control.
* Determine all independent nursing programming in unit to create and maintain the role of psychiatric nursing as defined by the American Nurses' Association for Psychiatric Nursing Practices.
* Plan programs, along with orientation books/pamphlets to orient newly hired nurses to unit responsibilities and requirements.
* Keeps required nursing files in office or unit as designated by supervisor for review of nursing services by inside or outside auditors.


* ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assist with the preparation and follow-up of agency surveys and actively participates in the survey process when appropriate.
* Maintain a current file of all licensed nursing personnel in the unit, including a copy of current license.
* Interview nursing applicants and make recommendations to supervisor as to employment potential.
* Maintain professional proficiency in nursing skills to be competent in responding to both medical, psychiatric and HCS interventions.
* Perform group or individual education and/or coaching as needed.


* SAFETY:
* Responsible for following all departmental facility safety guidelines and observing and complying with all policies relating to the security of residents.


* MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION/MONITORING:
* Responsible for 1-to-1 monitoring of nurses directly supervised on medication/ treatments at least yearly with documentation or more often as needed with corrective action plans for medication variances as required.
* Performs administration of medication/treatments when needed to provide minimum coverage in accordance with Florida Statutes 395, 464 Nurse Practice Act and 64B9 Florida Board of Nursing Rules and Operating Policy/Procedures/Guidelines of the facility.
* Complete medication administration/treatments within timeframes specified with all forms required.


* Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

* Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
* Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
* Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
* Ability to supervise people.
* Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
* Ability to communicate effectively.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and three years of Registered Nursing experience or Master's of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

* Nursing supervisory experience.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

* Health insurance
* Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
* Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
* (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);


* Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
* Flexible Spending Accounts;
* Opportunities for career advancement
* Tuition waiver for public college courses

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.

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.

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Senior Registered Nurse Supv - 60006164Requisition No: 823739 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE SUPV - 60006164 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 60006164 Salary: $2,413.22 - 2,740.31 Bi-Weekly Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool 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 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS. This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor at the Florida State Hospital. This position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include: * This is advanced professional work supervising and directing employees. * The primary duty of the incumbent in this position is to spend most of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to effectively recommend actions such as: hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, promote, discharge, assign, and reward or discipline direct reports. Evaluates employees against established standards and takes appropriate actions when necessary (i.e., recognition, reward, corrective action, etc.). * SUPERVISION, DISCIPLINE, &amp; EVALUATION: * Assume ultimate responsibility for all nursing care delivered in unit and supervise same. * Serves as immediate supervisor to the Registered Nurse Supervisors and night shift personnel. * Writes performance expectation/standards for all Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and direct care staff in assigned unit, using personal observation and monitoring data. * Counsel, confer with, discipline, or ensure that appropriate disciplinary measures are taken to assure the delivery of quality nursing care, the respect of all residents' worth as individuals and compliance with DCF Employee Handbook, by all nursing/direct care employees. * Supervise and participate in completing nursing progress notes, nursing assessments, and nursing care plans in accordance with POR Standards. * Monitor the delivery of nursing care in terms of established professional standards through visits and inspections, staff and patient contacts and communications, records, and residents' chart. * Monitor unit compliance with Federal, State and Children and Families guidelines as applicable to nursing. * Assist in developing corrective action plan for any program deficiencies. * Monitor the quality and implementation of nursing care plans in the unit. * Perform quarterly/annual audits on staff supervised with performance improvement plans as needed. * Create, develop, and revise monitoring tools as needed for auditing the documentation of the staff supervised. * Provide Infection Control Committee with monthly report which contain inclusive information and is in a professional format. * Monitors 1-on-1 medication administration at least yearly on all nurses directly supervised with delegation to Registered Nurse Supervisors the medication monitoring for staff supervised and maintain documentation in unit. * Serve as a consultant to the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurses, and direct care in the unit on matters related directly to the delivery of nursing care and of administrative matters indirectly affecting the delivery of nursing care. * Make ward rounds to assess the delivery of nursing care and make recommendations to the nursing staff based on this assessment. * Provide professional assistance to the nursing personnel and direct care staff regarding the delivery of nursing services. * Assist in implementing the Disaster Plan or emergency evacuation. * Maintains 90% or above compliance with nursing and direct care standard requirements. * COMMUNICATIONS: * Schedule and chair Registered Nurse meetings on a monthly, or as needed basis (a minimum of 6 per year). * Provide input to supervisor in matters relating to or affecting the profession of nursing practice in the unit. * Represent the practice of professional nursing by serving on committees as designated by supervisor. * Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other services within the unit to coordinate an effective nursing delivery. * Serve as treatment team coordinator as needed. * Participate in discharge planning and resident education to prepare for living in the community when appropriate. * Attend in-service seminars or workshops for professional development as required by departmental and hospital policy and licensure responsibilities. * PROGRAMMING PLANNING &amp; DEVELOPMENT: * Responsible for developing, reviewing, and revising unit nursing and direct care policies and procedures necessary to provide quality nursing services with continuity of care 24 hours daily, seven days a week. * Responsible for the development of unit philosophy and nursing objectives, compliance with professional nursing standards, hospital goals, hospital nursing policies, procedures, and other integrated hospital services. * Post's coverage schedules in area highly visible to staff per policy/procedure/contracts. * Assumes responsibility for assuring that required equipment necessary for performing nursing procedures and activities is available, functioning efficiently and in good repair. * Participate in, or designate a registered nurse representative to participate in, quality assurance activities, including infection control. * Determine all independent nursing programming in unit to create and maintain the role of psychiatric nursing as defined by the American Nurses' Association for Psychiatric Nursing Practices. * Plan programs, along with orientation books/pamphlets to orient newly hired nurses to unit responsibilities and requirements. * Keeps required nursing files in office or unit as designated by supervisor for review of nursing services by inside or outside auditors. * ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist with the preparation and follow-up of agency surveys and actively participates in the survey process when appropriate. * Maintain a current file of all licensed nursing personnel in the unit, including a copy of current license. * Interview nursing applicants and make recommendations to supervisor as to employment potential. * Maintain professional proficiency in nursing skills to be competent in responding to both medical, psychiatric and HCS interventions. * Perform group or individual education and/or coaching as needed. * SAFETY: * Responsible for following all departmental facility safety guidelines and observing and complying with all policies relating to the security of residents. * MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION/MONITORING: * Responsible for 1-to-1 monitoring of nurses directly supervised on medication/ treatments at least yearly with documentation or more often as needed with corrective action plans for medication variances as required. * Performs administration of medication/treatments when needed to provide minimum coverage in accordance with Florida Statutes 395, 464 Nurse Practice Act and 64B9 Florida Board of Nursing Rules and Operating Policy/Procedures/Guidelines of the facility. * Complete medication administration/treatments within timeframes specified with all forms required. * Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position: * Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques. * Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. * Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems. * Ability to supervise people. * Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments. * Ability to communicate effectively. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Minimum Qualifications: * Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and three years of Registered Nursing experience or Master's of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to applicants who have: * Nursing supervisory experience. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: * Health insurance * Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance * Dental, vision and supplemental insurance * Retirement plan options, including employer contributions * (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com); * Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; * Flexible Spending Accounts; * Opportunities for career advancement * Tuition waiver for public college courses 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. 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. 

<body><h3>Senior Registered Nurse - 60005485</h3><br/><p>Requisition No: 823738

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE - 60005485

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60005485

Salary: $1,921.36 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2024

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

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 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.

This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Senior Registered Nurse at the Florida State Hospital. This position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

* This position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting.
* Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management. Maintains the security/safety of residents according to FSH/Unit Policies.
* Performs direct nursing care functions as ordered/prescribed and in compliance with applicable policies.
* Serves as charge person in the management of medical/psychiatric emergencies (i.e., oxygen, suction, CPR,
* Splints, administering IV medicine, etc.) until physician arrives.
* Supervises, prepares, controls and/or administers medications according to Hospital/Unit Dose Policy and other applicable policies.
* Writes/composes documents in compliance with professional nursing standards, hospital goals, hospital nursing policies and procedures and other integrated hospital services in order to provide a base of information for current and future use, to ensure quality resident care and participates in appropriate audit/survey process.
* Ensures assistance to the physician with examination of residents as necessary and notation and communication of orders for diet, laboratory and x-ray studies, medical treatments.
* Develops, implements and/or monitors residents treatment/care plans.
* Ensures documentation of care given and notation of progress/lack of progress.
* Ensures/gives/receives report of incidents, illness, and other pertinent data pertaining to resident care, at beginning and end of shift to ensure continuity of resident care.
* Participates and ensures subordinate participation in resident activities when appropriate and in accordance with FSH/Unit Policies.
* Ensures adequate medical equipment is maintained in stock to support the nursing care procedures/activities of the unit; medical supply areas neat, clean and orderly and checking of medical supplies for expiration.
* Participates as member of multi-disciplinary Service Team in the evaluation, diagnosis and development of the treatment and discharge plan for each resident.
* Serves as member of Unit 3 screening committee.
* Performs related duties as required.
* Complies with FSH/Unit "Double-On" Policies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code.
* One year of professional nursing experience.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

* Health insurance
* Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
* Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
* (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);


* Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
* Flexible Spending Accounts;
* Opportunities for career advancement
* Tuition waiver for public college courses

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.

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.

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Senior Registered Nurse - 60005485Requisition No: 823738 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE - 60005485 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 60005485 Salary: $1,921.36 Bi-Weekly Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool 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 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS. This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Senior Registered Nurse at the Florida State Hospital. This position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include: * This position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting. * Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management. Maintains the security/safety of residents according to FSH/Unit Policies. * Performs direct nursing care functions as ordered/prescribed and in compliance with applicable policies. * Serves as charge person in the management of medical/psychiatric emergencies (i.e., oxygen, suction, CPR, * Splints, administering IV medicine, etc.) until physician arrives. * Supervises, prepares, controls and/or administers medications according to Hospital/Unit Dose Policy and other applicable policies. * Writes/composes documents in compliance with professional nursing standards, hospital goals, hospital nursing policies and procedures and other integrated hospital services in order to provide a base of information for current and future use, to ensure quality resident care and participates in appropriate audit/survey process. * Ensures assistance to the physician with examination of residents as necessary and notation and communication of orders for diet, laboratory and x-ray studies, medical treatments. * Develops, implements and/or monitors residents treatment/care plans. * Ensures documentation of care given and notation of progress/lack of progress. * Ensures/gives/receives report of incidents, illness, and other pertinent data pertaining to resident care, at beginning and end of shift to ensure continuity of resident care. * Participates and ensures subordinate participation in resident activities when appropriate and in accordance with FSH/Unit Policies. * Ensures adequate medical equipment is maintained in stock to support the nursing care procedures/activities of the unit; medical supply areas neat, clean and orderly and checking of medical supplies for expiration. * Participates as member of multi-disciplinary Service Team in the evaluation, diagnosis and development of the treatment and discharge plan for each resident. * Serves as member of Unit 3 screening committee. * Performs related duties as required. * Complies with FSH/Unit "Double-On" Policies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position: * 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. Minimum Qualifications: * Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes and in accordance with Rule 64B9, Florida Administrative Code. * One year of professional nursing experience. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: * Health insurance * Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance * Dental, vision and supplemental insurance * Retirement plan options, including employer contributions * (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com); * Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; * Flexible Spending Accounts; * Opportunities for career advancement * Tuition waiver for public college courses 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. 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. 

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