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WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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.

SKILLS:

• Ability to speak and understand English - Required
• Ability to pass a level 2 fingerprinting - Required
• Must have a current State of Florida Registered Nurse license - Required
• Must have 1 year acute care or 2 years of clinical nursing experience working as an RN - Required
• Must have current CPR/ACLS certification or able to complete once hired - Required
• Ability to complete interventions with combative persons may be required - Required
• Able to lift and carry 25 lbs - Required
• Ability to stay alert for up to a 16-hour shift - Required

SENIORITY LEVEL:

Entry level

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Contract

JOB FUNCTION:

Health Care Provider

INDUSTRIES:

Hospitals and Health Care