OPS REGISTERED NURSE

OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 67970055

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities seeks team members who contribute to a culture that develops individuals and strengthens teams through transparency and a commitment to professional growth. Team members are expected to provide exceptional customer service, demonstrate humility, recognize and share credit with others, remain self-motivated, and exercise sound judgment and awareness in team interactions and group dynamics. This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency's mission. 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: $37.50 hourly

Specific duties and responsibilities include administration of treatments, medications, and other care which requires the expertise of a professional Registered Nurse. 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, and any other required documentation to provide clear communication to other staff. Provides oversight to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants in providing nursing related functions. Observes and documents physical and behavioral response to medications. Maintains and documents support staff's competency as it relates to nursing delegated functions. 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 in accordance with IM process. Performs related duties as assigned.

Position requirements include maintaining CPR Healthcare Provider Certification, completing annual health screening, and having a current Registered Nurse License.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head, have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices, ambulate up and down a stairwell, bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances, sit and/or stand for one hour without a break, remain alert while on duty, and work 16 hour shifts as needed.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques, human anatomy and physiology, Microsoft Word and Outlook; ability to provide emergency nursing care, read, teach and implement residents' support plans, work as a team member, operate software programs to include Word and the Internet, assess residents' skills and needs, keep records on residents' progress, determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, utilize problem-solving techniques, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to nursing operations, assist with evacuation of residents during an emergency, and demonstrate competency in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as CPR and PASS. Skills include the use of emergency equipment within the scope of training, the use of MS Office Suite software including Word and Outlook, and communicating effectively orally and in writing.

Additional information includes completion of all fields in the Candidate Profile, including work history with the month and year. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile. All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the People First service center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

Retiree notice: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Direct deposit program: As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution.

Background screening requirement: It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

Location: Gainesville, FL, US, 32609