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OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 67970082
Date: Aug 7, 2024
Location:
GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609
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Requisition No: 832763
Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Working Title: OPS SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 67970082
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 67970082
Salary: $25.00/hourly
Posting Closing Date: 09/06/2024
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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
POSITION: OPS Senior Licensed Practical Nurse
POSITION'S LOCATION: Tacachale - Gainesville, FL
POSITION NUMBER: This is for multiple vacancies
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
This posting may close prior to closing date.
Working for the State of Floridais more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
State of Florida retirement package
Generous vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays a year
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
Training opportunities
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency.
Join APD's TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE - NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!
SALARY
$25.00/hour
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent is responsible for providing practical nursing services to developmentally disabled individuals at Tacachale.
Nursing Responsibilities:
Prepares, administers, and documents medications and treatments as per nursing policy and procedure.
Maintains documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures. Observes, records and reports physical and behavioral response to medication and treatment.
Uses nursing process for ongoing care of individuals as need is identified. Intervention would include, but not be limited to observation, referral to the registered nurse (RN), and/or the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), medication and treatment as prescribed and/or crisis intervention.
Maintains work area, medical supplies, and equipment, and adheres to infection control policies.
Accompanies individuals to clinic and off-center appointments as assigned.
Provides emergency nursing service within the scope of nursing practice.
Provides nursing care and administers treatment as directed by a registered nurse to subacute, chronic, and convalescent residents.
Assists a RN and/or a LIP in clinics, diagnostic tests and physical examinations by preparing clinic room for use, collecting routine specimens, taking and recording temperature, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure.
Prepares and administers hypodermic injections as ordered by the attending LIP.
Performs simple rehabilitative nursing procedures for selected chronically ill and aged residents.
Assists a RN with screening procedures.
Assists LIP with physical examinations.
Assists RN in completing and maintaining medical records and residents' progress.
Incident Management Responsibilities:
Conduct an initial assessment and provide appropriate treatment as soon as possible after being notified or becoming aware of an injury or possible injury.
Complete Section II of the DDC Incident Report Form by providing a detailed description of the injury (size, shape, color, location on the body).
Indicate the treatment given and the plan of care.
Establish the Type of Incident and Level of Injury.
Take two (2) sets of photos and complete the Photographic Wound Documentation form.
Ensure the Florida Abuse Hotline is contacted if abuse, neglect, exploitation, mishandling, mistreatment or sexual abuse/activity is witnessed, known or suspected.
Forward the Incident Report Form to the supervisor/in-charge staff for further action.
As warranted, comply and assist authorized investigators from APD and other agencies, such as law enforcement, DCF Adult Protective Services, Medicaid Fraud Unit, and the Agency for Healthcare Administration.
Administrative:
Assists in the development and monitoring of nursing service objectives.
Participates as appropriate in all objectives developed for the individuals assigned.
Works in conjunction with the registered nurse to assure continuity of care and adherence to ICF/DD standards.
Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and special clinics as assigned.
Participates in and reinforces health care teaching to assure adherence to current principles of care as ordered.
Attends in-service training and participates in continuing education programs for the developmentally disabled person.
Monitors and role models infection control programs during daily activities.
Adheres to ethical practice standards.
Participates in nursing committees as assigned.
Performs other related duties.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Florida Driver's License.
If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver's license must be obtained within 30 days.
Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
Must maintain active practical nurse license tha
Compensation Information:
$25.0 / Hourly - $25.0 / Hourly
Starting At: 25.0 Hourly
Up To: 0.0 Hourly
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