CLASS CODE: 5599
PAY GRADE: 014

CLASS TITLE:LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is work providing paraprofessional nursing services to patients under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, licensed osteopathic physician, licensed podiatrist, or a licensed dentist.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

  • Provides nursing care to patients.
  • Performs routine diagnostic tests, medical treatment, and procedures such as taking and recording temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; changing sterile dressings; giving irrigations and enemas; preparing patients for surgery; and collecting specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Assists in performing physical examinations of patients.
  • Administers medications.
  • Reports any unusual symptoms of patients to supervisor.
  • Performs electrocardiograms.
  • Prepares intravenous set-ups.
  • Provides documentation to and updates patient records.
  • Assists in clinics.
  • Cleans work area and sterilizes instruments.
  • Inventories medical supplies.
  • Accompanies patients to appointments within the medical facility.
  • Directs the activities of other employees.
  • Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

  • Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques.
  • Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
  • Skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing nursing care.
  • Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity.
  • Ability to administer medications.
  • Ability to work with patients.
  • Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions.
  • Ability to observe patients' symptoms and reactions to treatment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.22 or 8.27.
  • In addition to the above requirements, Florida Statute 985 requires any person employed in this class at the Department of Juvenile Justice must:
  • 1. Be at least 19 years of age.
  • 2. Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the commission.
  • 3. Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after September 30, 1999, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement is not eligible for employment, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Notwithstanding this subparagraph, any person who pleads nolo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement before October 1, 1999, and who has had such record of that plea sealed or expunged is not ineligible for employment for that reason.
  • 4. Abide by all the provisions of s. 985.01(2) regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel.
  • 5. Execute and submit to the department an affidavit-of-application form, adopted by the department, attesting to his or her compliance with subparagraphs 1. through 4. The affidavit must be executed under oath and constitutes an official statement under s. 837.06. The affidavit must include conspicuous language that the intentional false execution of the affidavit constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree. The employing agency shall retain the affidavit.

EFFECTIVE:

1/13/2000

HISTORY:

12/13/1985

01/01/1984