SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-F/C OPS - 60957231

About the role

This position serves as the Senior Licensed Practical Nurse F/C - OPS within the Nursing Unit at North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Facility (NFETC).

Responsibilities

• Administer oral and injectable medication and controlled medications in accordance to Unit Dose Policy/Procedure/Guidelines (OP 150-35) and within their scope of practice in a mental health setting within the timeframes specified with completion of paperwork as required.
• Participates in Hospital Infection Control process/program with reporting of potential infections to Registered Nurse/Physician for follow-up care and documentation in required forms.
• Prepares paperwork, administers medications/preps as required for consults to EKG, EEG, X-ray, clinics, outside appointments.
• Affords assistance to physicians/APRN/PA during sick call, physical examinations with documentation and routing of referrals/consults, labs as required.
• Carefully coordinates resident's appointments with ward staff making sure medications are given as required to resident prior to leaving and paperwork given to staff accompanying resident.
• Provides emergency medical/psychiatric treatment within the scope of practice and notifies Registered Nurse/Physician/APRN/PA for assistance as soon as possible.
• Inputs lab orders as assigned or per physician/APRN/PA orders.
• Reports any problems with medical/nursing equipment to nurse for follow-up.
• Responsive and compliant with current resident rights and advocacy issues; adheres to and complies with unit/hospital and departmental policy, procedures, guidelines.
• Admits and transfers resident to and from other units or outside sources with assistance to Registered Nurse for required admission workup and care.
• Schedules, holds and documents Medication Education groups or 1:1 sessions as assigned/needed to increase resident's knowledge of medications prescribed and compliance to medication/treatment regimen.
• Maintains/cleans/inventories medical/nursing equipment and supplies in assigned areas with ordering/re-stocking of supplies needed to provide adequate supplies for the residents issues/needs.

Requirements

• Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27 and two years of professional nursing experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care.
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity in providing nursing care.
• Ability to administer medications and treatments.
• Ability to work with patients.
• Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
• Ability to observe patients' symptoms and reactions to treatment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27 and two years of professional nursing experience.