CPR Certification, Consulting, Legal, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Medications, Physical Demands, Plan Meetings, Policy Development, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Side Effects, Time Management, Treatment Evaluation
Candidates will need to attend an full two week orientation, working Monday -
Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
This facility operates 24/7. Candidate may be required to work 16 hr shift as
needed
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 Registered Nurse.
* One year of acute care or two years of clinical nursing experience.
* 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.
* Responsive and compliant with current resident rights and advocacy issues,
adheres to and complies with facility policy.
* 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.A
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