Location

Central Receiving Facility (CRF)
2634 Capital Circle NE
Tallahassee, FL 32308



Shift:    Schedule B, 7:30 pm - 8:00 am (days of the week will vary), every other weekend off
 

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Florida statue 464.

Requirements

• Undergo a criminal background check
• Department of Motor Vehicles check
• Employment references check
• Drug screening
• Provide original, sealed transcripts

Description

• Completes pre-admission nursing screening for all clients upon entry to the CRF and helps team meet 2 hour target for disposition to a receiving facility for admission.
• Conducts "read back" process for each verbal order in accordance with Agency/policy unit procedures.
• Performs ongoing nursing supervision, assessment and monitoring of clients while they are in the Access unit.
• If medications are administered, verifies proper identification of client using two identifiers (photograph and name wrist band).
• Reviews all referrals thoroughly, but quickly, and ensures that the referral source is contacted for additional information and later with the disposition (acceptance or denial) within two hours or less.
• Coordinates and leads inter-shift report with nursing, Associates, and Access Counselors and other staff per procedure. Provides supervision of CRF Associates and Drivers. Assures compliance with established continuity of care and client safety change-of-shift procedures. Assigns Associate at beginning of report to perform change of shift Safety Inspection in accordance with program procedures.
• The CRF nurse will coordinate all ACI admissions with the admitting unit nurses to ensure appropriate bed availability and staffing needs.

Benefits

This position is eligible for medical and dental insurance at 78% paid by Apalachee, group life and long-term disability insurances at 100% paid by Apalachee, and profit sharing plan at 100% paid by Apalachee.  Additional benefits available at employee expense are cancer, accident, and short-term disability insurances.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button (below) to submit a completed Apalachee Center Employment Application.

Resumes, CVs, or other supplemental materials are not accepted in place of a completed Employment Application, but may be submitted in addition to a completed online application.

Please notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special disability accommodations to participate in the employment process.

Apalachee Center, Inc participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires Apalachee Center, Inc to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Apalachee Center, Inc. does not tolerate violence or harassment in the workplace. Apalachee Center, Inc. is an at-will employer. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Drug-free workplace. Apalachee serves Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla counties.