Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
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23-03-2025
Job Description
LPN
Location: 1200 NE 55th Blvd Gainesville FL 32641
Interview: In Person Only
Hours: 3 days a week 12 hrs shifts
Pay Rate: $23.97/hr
End date: 06/30/2025
Location: 1200 NE 55th Blvd Gainesville FL 32641
Interview: In Person Only
Hours: 3 days a week 12 hrs shifts
Pay Rate: $23.97/hr
End date: 06/30/2025
Description:
This facility operates 24/7. Candidate may be required to work 16 hrs shift as needed
This facility operates 24/7. Candidate may be required to work 16 hrs shift as needed
Candidates will need to attend an full two week orientation working Monday Friday 8am 4:30pm
Work Environment: 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.
Types of Patients: The average age of our residents is early 30s. 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 16hour shifts on occasion.
* 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 16hour shifts on occasion.
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.
* 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.
Skills:
- Ability to speak and understand English
- Ability to pass a level 2 fingerprinting
- Must have a current State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license
- Must have 1 year acute or 2 years clinical experience working as an LPN
- Must have current CPR/ACLS certification or able to complete once hired
- Ability to preform Interventions with combative persons may be required
- Able to lift and carry 25 lbs
- Ability to stay alert for up to a 16hour shift
- Ability to push pull ben stoop and kneel
Employment Type
Full Time
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