Local Contract Nurse Level II RN - Psychology
Macclenny, FL
Hanker Systems Inc
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

FL-DCF-Macclenny-NEFSH-RN 

State of florida

10 months contract

Location: 7487 South State Road 121 Macclenny, FL 32063

3 days a week, 12 hr shifts

7am - 7:30pm or 7pm-7:30am (30 mIn unpaid lunch

Onsite

FL-DCF-Macclenny-NEFSH-RN- This facility operates 24/7.  Candidate may be required to work 16 hr shift as needed

FL-DCF-Macclenny-NEFSH-Registered Nurse - Candidates will need to attend an full two week orientation, working Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Is your candidate able to work 16 hr shifts, as needed?

Did you attach the State of Florida RN license?

Is your candidate already CPR certified? If so, did you attach a copy of the certification?

Is your candidate able to attend 2 full weeks of new employee orientation (Monday - Friday) 8am - 4:30pm?

Is your candidate aware this is a contract/temporary position, and the agency does not offer benefits including PTO and paid holidays?

Is the candidate resume up to date? Does it include at least 7 years of complete work history with an explanation for all gaps in employment?

What shift does this candidate prefer? 7am - 7:30pm or 7pm to 7:30am? (30 min unpaid lunch)

Has candidate previously worked at NEFSH? If so, when did they leave?

Has candidate previously fingerprinted at the facility under a different temp agency?

Does you candidate have any pre-planned time off, including doctor appointments within the 1st 90 days?

Is your candidate able to work 16 hr shifts, as needed?

WORK ENVIORNMENT:  This is a State of Florida Psychiatric Hospital which operates 24/7, 7 days a week.  This state owned hospital has 613 beds and 19 living areas.  They provide inpatient psychiatric care for clients committed to the hospital by the state or through the criminal justice system.  


ORIENTATION:  Orientation Requirements: No call outs during orientation will be accepted. Restarting NEO or the ability to continue will be at the facility’s discretion. See documents attached on the Reference Tab to share with candidates cleared for orientation.
 

LEAVE REQUESTS:  Once agency staff begin employment, no leave requests will be accepted during the first eight (8) weeks of employment.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:  Facial piercings and cell phone usage are not permitted on any living area or during orientation. They will be dismissed.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT:
Contractors will be required to drive state vehicles transporting patients to outside facility doctor appointments and hospitals. Some may be required to be a "sitter" with the patient during an outside hospital stay.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.

2. Must hold unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse for at least 1yr.

3. One year of experience working as an RN

4. Must be CPR certified, or able to complete training.

5. Must be able to complete full orientation at time of hire.

6. 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:

1. Assess resident complaints and determine action, notifying supervisor when necessary.

2. Admit and transfer residents to and from other units or outside sources

3. 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.

4. Observe for side effects or adverse effects to medication and report to provider for further assessment and treatment.

5. Prepare paperwork as required for consults within facility and outside appointments.

6. Coordinates residents’ appointments with unit staff to ensure medications are appropriately timed as need for resident movement to and from the unit.

7. Provide emergency medical/psychiatric treatment within scope of practice as defined by facility and Florida law and notifying supervisor for further assistance.

8. Complete incident reports factually and objectively, within the appropriate time frame as defined by the facility.

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Ability to speak and understand English

Required

Ability to pass a level 2 fingerprinting

Required

Must have a valid drivers license to transport patients to off campus hospitals or doctor appointments

Required

Must have a current State of Florida Registered Nurse license for at least 1 yr

Required

1

Years

Clinical experience working as an RN

Required

1

Years

Med/Surg nursing experience

Required

3

Years

Must have current CPR certification or able to complete once hired

Required

Must be able to complete full, two-week orientation at time of hire

Required

Ability to complete interventions with combative persons may be required

Required

Able to lift and carry 25 lbs

Required

Ability to stay alert for up to a 16-hour shift

Required

Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop and kneel

Required

Clinical experience working as an RN in a psychiatric facility

Highly desired