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Nurse Specialist Position in Developmental Disability Care

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Gainesville, Florida, United States State of Florida Full time
Overview: The State of Florida, Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse Specialist to join our team at Tacachale in Gainesville, FL. As a Registered Nurse Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

**Job Summary:**
This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating all nursing services for an assigned group of people in a facility for the developmentally disabled. You will be responsible for administering treatments, medications, and other care that requires the expertise of a professional Registered Nurse. This includes starting IVs, phlebotomy, monitoring newly post-operative patients, tube feeding, and oxygen therapy. You will also confer closely with physicians whenever the condition of the individual warrants further assessment or intervention.

**Key Responsibilities:**
* Supervise and coordinate all nursing services for an assigned group of people
* Administer treatments, medications, and other care that requires the expertise of a professional Registered Nurse
* Confer closely with physicians whenever the condition of the individual warrants further assessment or intervention
* Participate in crisis intervention to prevent hospitalization or re-hospitalization
* Maintain adequate documentation in residential log daily, as needed in progress notes, daily report, and any other required documentation
* Establish and maintain a comprehensive assessment of nursing needs from which a nursing care plan is developed
* Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in the planning and implementation of treatments/programs for individual patients
* Provide oversight to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and paraprofessional staff in providing nursing-related functions

**Requirements:**
* A valid Florida Driver's License
* 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 possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license

**Salary and Benefits:**
The salary range for this position is $59,774.96 - $65,651.66 per year, depending on experience. The State of Florida offers a highly competitive benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances, retirement package, generous vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays a year, career advancement opportunities, tuition waiver for state college/university courses, training opportunities, and more.

**Why Work for the State of Florida?**
The State of Florida is a great place to work, offering a dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and development. Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits, including a highly competitive salary, excellent health insurance, and a secure retirement package. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from candidates who share our values.