Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Quest, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team. Quest, Inc. has been dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities for over 60 years, providing support services that foster independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. The mission of Quest, Inc. is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life, with a vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role is crucial in promoting optimal health for clients and ensuring nursing standards are met.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Registered Nurses (RN)
- Active unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Florida
- Experience in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Experience with specific medical equipment or procedures
- Effectively communicate at all levels, write, and speak English
- Reliable transportation
- Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future
Responsibilities
- Comply with nursing policies and procedures to ensure nursing standards are met.
- Promote optimal health for clients.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician’s orders and in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Administer medications via all routes, including controlled substances.
- Assist clients with all health and medical devices, including but not limited to glasses, hearing devices, tracheotomies, G/J tubes, colostomies, urostomies, apnea monitors, CPAP machines, ventilators, oxygen, oxygen concentrators, nebulizer machines, suction devices, suctioning toothbrushes, etc.
- Monitor clients for seizures, medication side effects, signs and symptoms of illness, and provide necessary nursing interventions.
- Inform Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing and /or physician of health status change/accidents, and injuries of clients.
- Notify Director or Nursing or Health Care Coordinator of emergency situations.
- Complete all required documentation including but not limited to assessments, nurses’ notes, tracking forms, charting, incident reports, monthly/quarterly reports, etc.
- Assist with quality assurance reviews and file documents in charts when requested.
- Complete medication validation and documentation as required by APD (65G-7) guidelines.
- Assist with Respiratory Therapy and IV Therapy as needed to include pushing IV medications and mixing of IV medications.
- Assist with clinical evaluations and assessment of medication administration and /or understanding of medical procedures of clients.
- Ensure client’s mealtime procedures and therapeutic positioning procedures, including client transfers, are followed.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
- Dental and vision coverage
- Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with up to 2.5% match
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
