Gainesville-LPN

Padmore Global Connections; Florida Beach (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Gainesville, FL. This critical role involves providing care in a maximum security mental health facility, working 16-hour shifts as needed. Ideal candidates should possess strong nursing skills, with a commitment to improving patient wellbeing and safety.

Qualifications

• Must hold unencumbered licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One year of nursing experience is preferred.
• Must be able to complete full orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident complaints and determine action.
• Administer medication in accordance with facility policy.
• Complete progress notes on resident care within the appropriate time frame.

Skills

CPR certification

Nursing experience

Assessment skills

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse licensure

Job description

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Interview Type: In person only

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Engagement Type: Contract

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Short Description

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

Complete Description

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

Pay Rate: $23.97/hr / Vendor Rate: $31.16/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

• 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 16-hour shifts on occasion.
  
  

Candidate 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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