Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) - (Brandon)

Quest Inc. • Brandon, FL

4d • $30 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Quest, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team. Quest, Inc. is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. 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 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 provides 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 files 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 (EAP)
• 401(K) with company match and EAP for part-time/part-time on call employees
• Voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree