PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) - (Brandon)
About The Position
Quest, Inc. is hiring a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in Brandon. The nurse follows nursing policies and procedures to meet nursing standards and promote the optimal health of clients. The role includes administering medications and treatments according to physicians’ orders and applicable state and federal guidelines, monitoring clients’ health, responding to changes in health status and emergencies, and completing required clinical documentation. Nurses may assist with respiratory and IV therapy, client evaluations, medication administration assessments, mealtime procedures, therapeutic positioning, and transfers. The position offers PRN night schedules. The listed pay rate is $32.50 per hour for LPNs and $38.50 per hour for RNs. Quest, Inc. describes its mission as helping people with developmental disabilities experience a full life and its vision as providing lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program for LPNs or RNs.
- Active, unrestricted Florida LPN or RN license.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Experience with specific medical equipment or procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to write and speak English.
- Reliable transportation.
- Authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Follow nursing policies and procedures to ensure nursing standards are met and promote optimal client health.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physicians’ orders and state and federal guidelines, including medications by all routes and controlled substances.
- Assist clients with health and medical devices, including glasses, hearing devices, tracheotomies, G/J tubes, ostomies, apnea monitors, CPAP machines, ventilators, oxygen equipment, nebulizers, and suction devices.
- Monitor clients for seizures, medication side effects, and signs and symptoms of illness; provide necessary nursing interventions.
- Inform the Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing and/or physician of changes in health status, accidents, and injuries; notify the Director of Nursing or Health Care Coordinator about emergencies.
- Complete required assessments, nurses’ notes, tracking forms, charting, incident reports, and monthly or quarterly reports.
- Assist with quality assurance reviews when requested and file documents in charts.
- Conduct administration classes and complete medication validation and documentation required by APD 65G-7 guidelines.
- Assist with respiratory therapy and IV therapy as needed, including pushing and mixing IV medications.
- Assist with clinical evaluations and assessment of clients’ medication administration and understanding of medical procedures.
- Ensure clients’ mealtime and therapeutic positioning procedures are followed, including client transfers.
Benefits
- Part-time and part-time on-call employees are offered a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Full-time employees are offered medical coverage, including HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, virtual and Minute Clinic visits, imaging, and surgery.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 2.5% company match.
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
