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The goal is to get those committed as Incompetent to Proceed to Trial (—78%) back to their committing courts for disposition of their charges, and those committed as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (—22%) to a less restrictive environment.\n\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\n\n* Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.\n\n* Must hold unencumbered licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.\n\n* One year of nursing experience, strongly preferred.\n\n* Must be CPR certified, or able to complete training.\n\n* Must be able to complete full orientation at time of hire.\n\n* Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of position including ability to lift and carry 20 lbs., remain alert while on duty, and work 16-hour shifts on occasion.\n\nCANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\n* Assess resident complaints and determine action, notifying supervisor when necessary.\n\n* Admit and transfer residents to and from other units or outside sources.\n\n* Administer oral and/or injectable medication and controlled medications in accordance with facility policy, and within their scope of practice as defined by Florida law.\n\n* Observe for side effects or adverse effects to medication and report to assigned supervisor, or further assessment and treatment.\n\n* Prepare paperwork as required for consults within facility and outside appointments.\n\n* Coordinate residents' appointments with unit staff to ensure medications are appropriately timed as need for resident movement to and from the unit.\n\n* Provide emergency medical/psychiatric treatment within scope of practice as defined by facility and Florida law and notifying supervisor for further assistance.\n\n* Complete incident reports factually and objectively, within the appropriate time frame as defined by the facility.\n\n* Complete progress notes on resident care within the appropriate time frame as defined by the facility.\n\n* Advocate for residents' recovery and safety.\n\n* Maintain appropriate and professional behavior during interactions with residents', supervisors, and other staff members.\n\n* Display professionalism throughout employment including, but not limited to, arriving to work on time, maintaining an accurate timesheet, and maintaining professional appearance as defined by facility policy.","company":"Softwaretechnologyinc","rawCompany":"softwaretechnologyinc","city":"Gainesville","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-03T08:19:38.420Z","occupations":[{"code":"29-2061.00","title":"Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses","slug":"licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses"},{"code":"31-1131.00","title":"Nursing Assistants","slug":"nursing-assistants"},{"code":"29-1141.00","title":"Registered Nurses","slug":"registered-nurses"}],"industries":[{"code":"623110","title":"Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)","slug":"nursing-care-facilities-skilled-nursing-facilities"},{"code":"622110","title":"General Medical and Surgical Hospitals","slug":"general-medical-and-surgical-hospitals"},{"code":"623990","title":"Other Residential Care Facilities","slug":"other-residential-care-facilities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN] - Gainesville, FL","description":"Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN]\n\nLocation: Gainesville, FL\n\nDuration: 3+ Months\n\nCandidates will need to attend an full two week orientation, working Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm\nCandidate may be required to work 16 hr shift as needed\n\nWORK ENVIORNMENT:\n\nThe North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a maximum security, all male forensic mental health facility located in Gainesville, Florida. 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