LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 60009930

Requisition No: 873871 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 60009930

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60009930 

Salary:  $1,336.92 - $1,604.23 Bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/23/2026 

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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 a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Licensed Practical Nurse within the Nursing Division. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIRED. 
• Provides nursing care and treatment efficiency for mentally and physically ill residents in accordance with established nursing techniques and procedures in a state mental hospital.
• These procedures include catheterizations, enemas, wound care and dressing changes, physical and nutritional management and vital signs. 
• Demonstrates an understanding of medical asepsis and practices principles of infection control. 
• Practices preventive nursing care by monitoring and/or providing for hydration, potential skin breakdown and impactions.
• Assists Registered Nurse in ordering, preparing and administering prescribed medications.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining supplies from Central Sterile Supply, being always mindful of reducing costs. 
• Maintains compliance with established standards and policies and procedures including wearing Safe-T-Lift belt when doing any type of lifting. 
• Knowledge of equipment such as suction machines, O2 tanks, pressure mattresses one-touch, Geri chairs, Sara and Maxi lifts and W/P tubs.
• Records and reports significant events, residents’ physical and mental illness and behavior.
• Charts all medications, treatments and physical or mental conditions. 
• Encourages good nutritional habits and sees that residents maintain adequate hydration and nutrition. 
• Attends and participates in individual group therapeutic sessions as assigned in regards to health education and training.
• Provides for resident safety by observing and reporting resident behavior and reaction to medications. 
• Maintains knowledge of side effects of medications, ensuring good customer service.
• Makes rounds with physicians and performs appropriate nursing treatment as dir