LPN Gainesville, FL 32641

LPN

Full Time • Gainesville, FL 32641
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LPN
Gainesville, FL  32641
3 days a week, 12 hr shifts
FL-DOH-Gainesville-LPN - Candidates will need to attend an full two week orientation, working Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Pay Rate: $23.97/hr
 
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 Licensed Practical Nurse.
*   One year of nursing experience, strongly preferred.
*   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.
*  Advocate for residents’ recovery and safety.
*  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.
Compensation: $23.97 per hour




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