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MyFlorida LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 60009912 in MACCLENNY, Florida
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 60009912
Date: Sep 17, 2024
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Requisition No: 837591
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 60009912
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60009912
Salary: $33,760.00 - $41,709 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2024
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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.
Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility.
NORTHEAST 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 IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY.
This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Northeast 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:
To increase delivery of direct treatment services by professional staff, the incumbent will provide 20 hours per week of functional skills and/or job coaching groups by planning, coordinating, and conducting same to include simulation exercises and classroom activities.
Provides Medication Education training according to CARF Standards.
Provides Human Sexuality Training to the people that we serve on a yearly basis.
To improve adaptive functioning of the individuals we serve, the incumbent actively participates in the treatment process by completing Rehabilitation Assessments, monitors performance and progress, provides written and verbal observations outcomes and recommendations for future treatment.
Provides documentation of individuals who have completed the Human Sexuality course and/or Medication Education.
To implement an outcome oriented management system, the incumbent attends meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required to maintain certification requirements.
Maintains professional accountability by knowing policies, procedures and standards pertaining to the people we serve.
Responsible for own growth, development and refining of knowledge in both nursing and mental health fields by participating in inservice programs and continuing education.
Assists in the escorting and monitoring of the people we serve.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:
Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care.
Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity.
Ability to administer medications.
Ability to work with patients.
Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
Ability to observe patients' symptoms and reactions to treatment.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27 or a multi-state license under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
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
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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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
MACCLENNY, FL, US, 32063
Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville