REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR in Macclenny, FL

Requisition No: 868806 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR - 60009833 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 60009833 Salary: $2,296.65 - $2,526.30 Bi-Weekly Posting Closing Date: 02/01/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION. This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Registered Nurse Supervisor within the Nursing Department. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include: • The incumbent in this position is responsible for supervising nursing staff and Humans Service Workers 1 and 11's. Assist the Registered Nursing Consultant and Senior Registered Nursing Supervisor in the management of all Medical Services Core Processes/Quality Measures. Maintains a working knowledge of the hospitals mission statement, vision, values, long-term strategic objectives, annual business plans objectives, organizational structure and NEFSH operating processes relevant to your assigned duties and responsibilities. Assists in the preparation of subordinate ward schedules within time frames. Reviews leave and attendance records, and recommends approval of leave requests of subordinates to next level supervisor for final approval. Reconciles and completes time in Kronos for assigned staff. Supervises assigned subordinates in their area of responsibility. Conducts Performance Reviews for subordinate staff pointing out strong and weak points as an ongoing evaluation of performance. Immediately investigates any complaints received against subordinate staff, conducts Investigatory Conferences and takes appropriate action including discipline. Provide on-the-job training including orientation of new employees to the residential living areas and ensures subordinate staff attends all required training. Attends management meetings, and participates in a positive manner relaying information to subordinates on a weekly basis through meetings with subordinates. Maintains minutes of meetings with subordinates. Prepares daily work assignments for subordinates on assigned shift. Treats customers, public and staff with courtesy, respect, dignity and presents a positive image to ensure optimum customer satisfaction. • Oversees, monitors and assists with Quality of Life issues which include environmental surroundings of living areas to ensure proper atmosphere, facilities, equipment, supplies and maintenance of Infection Control Standards which are conducive to the care and treatment of those we serve. Directs the work of subordinates to ensure the best use of time and resources. Ensures that safety precautions are implemented and hazards are removed. Reports discrepancies to immediate supervisor and assigns corrective action to subordinates. Completes required Quality of Life Checklist weekly. Conducts or ensures that environmental and safety walk-through inspections are completed hourly. • Monitors compliance with Standards of Community Living. Assist in the planning, coordinating and implementing of treatment and rehabilitation programs in coordination with the residential living area treatment teams. Uses proper nursing techniques and procedure, infection control, restraint, seclusion, and performs emergency action activities. Complies with nursing instructions as directed in accordance with the Northeast Florida State Hospital Operating Procedures. Assists with the taking of vital signs (i.e., Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse, Respiration). Completes and/or assigns staff for specialized individual observation. Observes those we serve behavior and reports significant changes in behavior and/or physical condition, incidents, events, and documents as required by applicable NEFSH Operating Procedures. Reviews scheduled individual's activities and ensures individual's attendance. Assigns and/or participates in those we serve escort activities. Escorts those served to off grounds appointments, dental appointments, E.R. for all neurological tests, lab and x-ray, area hospitals, etc. Monitors individuals advocate program and ensures duties as stated in NEFSH “Resident Advocate” Policy and Procedure are provided by assigned subordinates. • Serves as those we serve advocate. Assist individuals who need it with activities of daily living (ADL) grooming and personal hygiene. Teaches individuals and subordinates how to function within the Standards of Community Living guidelines. Assist in the adaptive functioning of those we serve. Prompts individuals to attend all therapeutic groups. Ensures the SGA individuals are given leisure time off their living area daily at least one (1) hour in morning and one (1) hour in afternoon. Monitors assigned staff’s attendance and participation in the treatment team meetings to assure improvement of treatment planning efficiencies and continuity of care. Monitors subordinate staff’s participation in the implementation of group/individual therapy programs such as behavioral modification, recreational/occupational therapy, and reality orientation and the documentation of those we serve participation as appropriate. Attends treatment team and case management meetings implementing group/individual therapy programs as listed above as necessary. • Observes those we serve's behavior and reports any abrupt changes in their behavior or physical condition to the supervisor, psychiatric nurse or physician. Participates in training applicable to treatment and rehabilitation activities. Completes Unusual Incident Reports as necessary. Conducts reviews of all incidents during assigned shift and provides comments to SRNS upon request. Completes Supervisor’s Accident and Injury Report as necessary and submits to RNC for review and recommendation. • Completes Daily Work Assignment sheet for subordinates and ensures compliance with living area and zone coverage requirements, escort availability for medical, dental, and appointments at off-grounds facilities, and that mandatory staff training is completed. • Attend and assist with unit activities (i.e., Family Fun Day, Unit Parties, Trips, etc.). Attends Award Ceremony and performs related duties as assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position: • Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques. • Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. • Ability to supervise people. • Ability to provide direct patient care and treatment. • Ability to assess patients' progress and evaluate nursing care plans. • Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems. • Ability to develop nursing care activities for patient groups. • Ability to plan, develop and conduct training programs. • Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments. • Ability to communicate effectively. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Minimum Qualifications: • Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and two years of professional nursing experience. • Registered Nurse nursing experience requires a RN license for the specified years. Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. • Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment. • Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. • Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. • It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of responding to qualifying questions and entering work history. • If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: • 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. • For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov. 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 required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement. BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. #SAMH 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.