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

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


WORK ENVIORNMENT: This is a State of Florida Psychiatric Hospital which operates 24/7, 7 days a week. This state owned hospital has 613 beds and provides inpatient psychiatric care for clients committed to the hospital by the state or through the criminal justice system.

TYPE OF PATIENTS: The hospital accepts adults 18 and older whose needs can’t be met through treatment in a community based program. The program provides evaluation, assessment, and treatment to clients who are deemed not guilty due to insanity or who are incompetent and can’t proceed with criminal proceedings.

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