FL-DCF-Gainesville-LPN
FL-DOH-Gainesville-LPN - This facility operates 24/7.  Candidate may be required to work 16 hr shift as needed

FL-DOH-Gainesville-LPN - Candidates will need to attend an full two week orientation, working Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Pay Rate: -/hr / Vendor Rate: -/hr  (Candidates will be considered who exceed the established State of Florida rate card)

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:

*  Mustbe at least 18 years of age at time of hire.

*   Musthold unencumbered licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

*   Oneyear of nursing experience, strongly preferred.

*   Mustbe CPR certified, or able to complete training.

*   Mustbe able to complete full orientation at time of hire.

*   Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of position including ability to liftand carry 20 lbs., remain alert while on duty, and work 16-hour shifts onoccasion.



CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

*   Assess resident complaints and determineaction, notifying supervisor when necessary.

*   Admitand transfer residents to and from other units or outside sources.

*   Administeroral and/or injectable medication and controlled medications in accordance withfacility policy, and within their scope of practice as defined by Florida law.

*   Observefor side effects or adverse effects to medication and report to assignedsupervisor, or further assessment and treatment.

*   Preparepaperwork as required for consults within facility and outside appointments.

*  Coordinateresidents’ appointments with unit staff to ensure medications are appropriatelytimed as need for resident movement to and from the unit.

  Provideemergency medical/psychiatric treatment within scope of practice as defined byfacility and Florida law and notifying supervisor for further assistance.

*  Completeincident reports factually and objectively, within the appropriate time frameas defined by the facility.

*  Completeprogress notes on resident care within the appropriate time frame as defined bythe facility.

*  Advocatefor residents’ recovery and safety.

*  Maintain appropriate and professionalbehavior during interactions with residents’, supervisors, and other staffmembers.

*  Display professionalism throughoutemployment including, but not limited to, arriving to work on time, maintainingan accurate timesheet, and maintaining professional appearance as defined byfacility policy.


Required/Desired Skills


SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof Experience
Ability to speak and understand EnglishRequired0
Ability to pass a level 2 fingerprintingRequired0
Must have a current State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse licenseRequired0
Must have 1 year acute or 2 years clinical experience working as an LPNRequired1Years
Must have current CPR/ACLS certification or able to complete once hiredRequired0
Ability to preform Interventions with combative persons may be requiredRequired0
Able to lift and carry 25 lbsRequired0
Ability to stay alert for up to a 16-hour shiftRequired0
Ability to push, pull, ben, stoop and kneel Required0

Questions


No.Question
Question1Your candidate's Pay Rate for this requisition must be -, vendor rate -. Do you accept this requirement?
Question2Please list your candidate's email address.
Question3Please list the city and state where your candidate currently resides.
Question4How soon can your candidate start if selected for this opportunity?
Question5Have you confirmed that your candidate is aware of AND can successfully complete the mandatory pre-employment screening requirements detailed in the Compliance tab of this VectorVMS requisition?
Question6If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate has provided consent to random drug testing pursuant to section 11.3 of the master contract?
Question7If applicable (safety sensitive positions), do you attest that your candidate is willing to adhere to any customer dress/safety equipment requirements, in compliance with ANSI and OSHA, and that such equipment will be provided at your company’s/candidate’s expense?
Question8Did you attach your COI showing the Medical Professional Liability limits of 1M/2M?
Question9Is your candidate able to work 16 hr shifts, as needed?
Question10Did you attach the State of Florida LPN license?
Question11Is your candidate already CPR/ACLS certified? If so, did you attach copies of the certifications?
Question12Is your candidate able to attend 2 full weeks of new employee orientation (Monday - Friday) 8am - 4:30pm?
Question13Is your candidate aware this is a contract/temporary position, and the agency does not offer benefits including PTO and paid holidays?
Question14Is the candidate resume up to date? Does it include at least 7 years of complete work history with an explanation for all gaps in employment?
Question15Did you review the mandatory vaccines and documentation attached on Reference Tab?