REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 60043220

Requisition No: 843074 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 60043220

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60043220 

Salary:  $35.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 12/27/2024 

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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.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a dynamic role in a medical, surgical, or long-term care unit? Northeast Florida State Hospital is looking for a skilled RN to join our team, providing comprehensive care and supervising nursing staff in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Supervision & Leadership: Oversee and evaluate para-professional and non-professional nursing staff, ensuring optimal resident care and compliance with policies.
• Patient Care: Administer treatments, medications, IVs, and emergency interventions. Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychiatric care to residents.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, consultants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective treatment plans and procedures are followed.
• Staff Training: Schedule in-service classes, train nursing staff, and conduct performance evaluations to improve the quality of care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records, including progress notes, care plans, and medication administration logs.
• 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 provide emergency nursing services.
• Ability to participate in the pl