REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 67012860
Date: May 22, 2025
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Requisition No: 853724
Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 67012860
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 67012860
Salary: YRS EXP 0-3.9 $2,299.04; 4-6.9 $2,412.05; 7-9.9 $2,457.42; 10+ $2,525.06 BIWEEKLY
Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2025
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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
POSITION: Registered Nurse Specialist
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 Floridais 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
$2,299.04
$59,774.96
4 - 6.9$2,412.05
$62,713.31
7 - 9.9$2,457.42
$63,892.94
10+ Years$2,525.06
$65,651.66
The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· The employee will create an environment that cultivates people and transforms teams by increasing transparency and providing and/or seeking opportunities for professional development. The employee actively works to demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and leads others to embody the same. The team member lacks excessive ego, shares credit, is self-motivating, and exercises good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics.
· This position is required to work in assigned office or headquarters. This position is not eligible for telework.
· This is a Registered Nurse Specialist position which is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all nursing services in their assigned area.
· 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
· 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to do repetitive movements with arms, hands, neck and head.
Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices.
Must be able to ambulate up and down a stairwell
Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, stoop, squat, push, pull, lift and walk extended distances.
Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks.
Must be able to sit and/or stand for one hour without a break
Must be able to remain alert while on duty
Must be able to work 16 hour shifts as needed
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 :
Knowledge of Nursing principles, practices and techniques.
Knowledge of Human anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Skills in:
Demonstrates skills in the use of emergency equipment within the scope of training.
Demonstrates skills in the use of MS Office Suite software including Word and Outlook.
Demonstrates skills in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to:
Ability to 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.
Ability to read, teach and implement residents' support plans, formal and informal programs/interventions.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to operate software programs to include Word and the Internet.
Ability to assess residents' skills and needs.
Ability to keep records on residents' progress.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to nursing operations.
Ability to assist with evacuation of residents during an emergency.
Ability to demonstrate competency, as appropriate, in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as CPR and PASS
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609
Nearest Major Market:Gainesville