REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST F/C - MyFlorida (MILTON, Florida)

City: MILTON
State: Florida
Country: USA
Zipcode: 32572

Company Name: MyFlorida
Job Category: Other

OCCUPATION PROFILE
Working Title:
REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST F/C
Broadband/Class Level:
REGISTERED NURSES - Level 2
Broadband/Class Code:
29-1111-02 Pay Grade/Pay Band:
BB008
Position Number:
70042699 Closing Date:
4/2/2010
Location:
MILTON County:
Santa Rosa County
Annual Salary Range:
$50,377.60 - $52,145.60
Announcement Type:
Open Competitive
Facility:
SANTA ROSA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE
DESCRIPTION:
JOB FAMILY: HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: DIAGNOSING AND TREATMENT PRACTITIONERS, HEALTH
OCCUPATION: REGISTERED NURSES
29-1111

This position is located at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Chapter 64B9-3003, Florida Administrative Code, and three years of professional nursing experience, including one year of professional experience in the specialty field of mental health is required. Professional nurse experience in the specialty field of mental health shall be at a facility that provides mental health services to Psychiatric (S) III grade and above. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing or a related field can substitute for one year of the required general professional nursing experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, nursing education, public health, or a related field can substitute for two years of the required general professional nursing experience.
If you experience problems applying on-line, please call thePeopleFirstServiceCenterat 1-877-562-7287. Or, you may fax a State ofFloridaapplication to 904-636-2627.(Faxed applications should include the position # on each page of the application and on any other faxed documents.)
The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application / selection process, please contact the hiring authority or personnel office in advance. Certain veterans and spouses of veterans receive preference in employment by the state as provided by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, and are encouraged to apply.
DESCRIPTION
This is work in assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records. This employee administers nursing care toil, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. The incumbent may advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. This work may also include inspecting facilities and/or evaluating or providing consultation on health care programs, services or policies.
Some positions in this occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Supervises employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance.
Responds to special directions and instructions during emergency operations.
Provides health care, first aid, and immunization.
Observes patient's skin color, dilation of pupils, and computerized equipment to monitor vital signs.
Records patient's medical information and vital signs.
Administers local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics.
Prepares patients for and assists with and/or performs examinations.
Orders, conducts, interprets, and/or evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and assists physician.
Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
Provides prenatal and postnatal care to obstetrical patients under supervision of physician.
Discusses cases with physician.
Informs physician of patient’s condition.
Administers stipulated emergency measures, and contacts clinician when deviations from standard are encountered during pregnancy or delivery.
Consults with and/or provides technical assistance to public and private entities concerning health care.
Instructs on topics, such as health education, disease prevention, child birth, and home nursing and develops health improvement programs.
Delivers infants and performs postpartum examinations and treatment.
Refers students or patients to community agencies furnishing assistance and collaborates with agencies.
Conducts specified laboratory tests.
Maintains stock of supplies.
Directs and coordinates health care programs.
Develops, negotiates and implements public/private partnerships.
Performs grant writing and/or contract management activities.
Conducts inspections or programmatic evaluations and writes reports of findings, recommendations and corrective actions.
Monitors the quality of care or standards of practice to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Develops policies, procedures, rules and/or legislation.
Develops or selects curriculum and prepares pamphlets, manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
Writes research reports and other publications to document and communicate program activities or research findings.
Prepares and justifies budgets for health care programs/services. Monitors, analyzes and coordinates expenditures within allocation.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION ORREGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
This occupation requires licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27 or Certification as a Physician’s Assistant in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes.
EFFECTIVE

Requirements:

Certifications Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse
Salary Range 45000 - 60000
Occupation REGISTERED NURSES
Job Type Full Time
Region/County Santa Rosa County
Years of Experience 3-5 years