Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of Florida
Gainesville, FL

SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE SUPV - 67032312

Requisition No: 838335 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE SUPV - 67032312 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 67032312 Salary: 0 - 3.9 YRS $2,528.94; 4 - 6.9 YRS $2,653.26; 7 - 9.9 YRS $2,703.16; 10+ YRS $2,777.57 BIWEEKLY Posting Closing Date: 01/02/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES POSITION: SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR POSITION'S LOCATION: Tacachale - Gainesville, FL POSITION NUMBER: This is for multiple vacancies. OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. This posting may close prior to closing date. Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: * Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) * $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) * Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates * State of Florida retirement package * Generous vacation and sick leave * 10 paid holidays a year * Career advancement opportunities * Tuition waiver for state college/university courses * Training opportunities * For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org 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 Years of Experience Bi-Weekly Salary Annual Salary 0 - 3.9 $2,528.94 $65,752.46 4 - 6.9 $2,653.26 $68,984.64 7 - 9.9 $2,703.16 $70,282.23 10+ Years $2,777.57 $72,216.82 The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This is a responsible professional nursing supervisor position involved in the planning, organization, supervision, and provision of nursing care at a state residential facility serving persons with developmental disabilities. Oversees the development and implementation of the appropriate sections of the medical/nursing care plan that is (1) based on holistic nursing assessments, (2) developed in concert with the interdisciplinary team, (3) designed to assure optimum health and the highest possible level of independent functioning for each person. Interviews and hires applicants upon the approval of the Executive Nursing Director in accordance with Human Resources' procedures. Ongoing communication with staff regarding progress, and changes in operating procedures, including holding formal staff meetings at least monthly. Provides on-call support during evenings and weekends, on a rotation with other nursing supervisors. In addition to troubleshooting, consulting with staff as needed, on-call responsibilities include reporting to Tacachale on all shifts if necessary to complete direct nursing duties, such as medication passes. Participates in budgetary process by monitoring use of resources, staff and supplies. Performs supervisory Human Resouces duties, including People First management, drafting SMART Objectives, setting expectations and performing all talent management functions. Completes performance evaluations within deadlines and supervises completion of all required documents/processes, such as HR referrals, termination, five-year background checks and health screening. Provides incident reporting and management of workplace incidents, accidents or injuries as they occur. Response to the incidents include documentation, treatment, referrals, and follow-up of the incidents to provide accurate analysis, reporting and tracking of all organizational incidents involving the residents. This will identify and correct potential future re-occurrence. Regularly attend in-service training and participate in continuing education programs to maintain and improve professional and supervisory skills. Provides oversight and supervision of Agency contract nurses in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. Provides supervision of nursing staff throughout the center, on an as-needed basis. Ensures that nursing practice is in compliance with state and federal licensure requirements, assisting with development and implementation of operating procedures pertaining to nursing practice. POSITION REQUIREMENTS * A valid Florida Driver's License. * If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver's license must be obtained within 30 days. * Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle. * Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency. * Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency. * Must maintain certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Direct Care In-Service. * Must complete annual health screening. * Must maintain current Registered Nurse license. * Must maintain current CPR Healthcare Provider Certification. * Must be able to lift up to 40lbs with or without accommodations. This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035. This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: * nursing principles, practices, and techniques * human anatomy and physiology Skilled in: * the use of emergency equipment within scope of training. Ability to: * interact, assess and respond to individuals with developmental disabilities * provide emergency nursing care to include but not limited to basic life support, emergency care for choking (abdominal thrust), rescue breathing and use emergency equipment * stand, walk, sit and bend for periods in excess of three hours * assist in lifting and transferring residents weighing more than 100 pounds, as needed * supervise staff, ensuring efficiency with time and attendance * provide in-service training to staff * determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments * supervise records management systems and documentation of services * use all Microsoft applications, other software and all office equipment * communicate effectively and maintain effective relationships and team building with others * lift up to 40 pounds ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROFILE COMPLETION Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and "see resume" will not be considered an acceptable response. 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 1-877-562-7287. 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. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program. 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. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies. Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting. APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLE SUSPICION DRUG TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 112.0455, F.S., DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609