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REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 67016482
Date: Aug 7, 2024
Location:
GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609
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Requisition No: 832761
Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 67016482
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 67016482
Salary: 0-3.9 yrs $2,232.07; 4-6.9 yrs $2,341.80; 7-9.9 yrs $2,385.85; 10+ yrs $2,451.52 bi-weekly
Posting Closing Date: 09/06/2024
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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
POSITION: Registered Nurse Specialist
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 RANGE
Years of Experience
Bi-Weekly Salary
Annual Salary
0 - 3.9
$2,232.07
$58,033.95
4 - 6.9
$2,341.80
$60,886.74
7 - 9.9
$2,385.85
$52,031.98
10+ Years
$2,451.52
$63,739.47
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a Registered Nurse Specialist position which is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all nursing services to an assigned group of people in a facility for the developmentally disabled. This position is responsible for the coordination of the activities of non-professional staff as they relate to the health of the people residing in the facility.
Administration of treatments, medications, and other care which requires the expertise of a professional Registered Nurse which may include, but is not limited to, starting IVs, phlebotomy, monitoring newly post-operative patients, tube feeding, and oxygen therapy. Confers closely with physicians whenever the condition of the individual warrants further assessment or intervention. Participates in crisis intervention to prevent hospitalization or re-hospitalization. Maintains adequate documentation in residential log daily, as needed in progress notes, daily report and any other required documentation to provide clear communication to other staff.
Establishes and maintains the currency of a comprehensive assessment of nursing needs from which a nursing care plan is developed. Using the knowledge gained from the assessment, participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of treatments/programs for individual patients.
Provides oversight to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and paraprofessional staff in providing nursing related functions.
Incident Management:
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.
Maintains and documents Support Staff's competency as it relates to nursing delegated functions.
Delivers, attends and participates in Staff Development programs, Continuing Education programs, staff meetings, standing committee meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
Observes and documents physical and behavioral response to medications.
Relieves other professional staff as assigned. Performs supervisory functions as assigned,
Performs related duties as assigned.
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 certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Direct Care In-Service.
Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
nursing principles, practices and techniques.
human anatomy and physiology.
Skills to:
use emergency equipment withi
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