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

Quest•Orlando, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to clients, ensuring optimal health and adherence to medical orders. Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, managing various medical devices, monitoring client health status, documenting care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The position requires a commitment to maintaining nursing standards and assisting with various therapies and evaluations.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Active unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse 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

Nice To Haves

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) qualification
Experience with G/J tubes, colostomies, urostomies, apnea monitors, CPAP machines, ventilators, oxygen, oxygen concentrators, nebulizer machines, suction devices, suctioning toothbrushes
Experience with Respiratory Therapy and IV Therapy
Experience with APD (65G-7) guidelines

Responsibilities

Comply with nursing policies and procedures to ensure nursing standards are met.
Promotes optimal health for clients.
Administers medications and treatments per physician’s orders and in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Administer medications via all routes, without restriction, 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.
Monitors clients for seizures, medication side effects, signs and symptoms of illness, and provides necessary nursing interventions.
Informs Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing and /or physician of health status change/accidents, and injuries of clients.
Notifies Director or Nursing or Health Care Coordinator of emergency situations.
Completes all required documentation including but not limited to assessments, nurses’ notes, tracking forms, charting, incident reports, monthly/quarterly reports, etc.
Assists with quality assurance reviews and files documents in charts.
Completes medication validation, and documentation as required by APD (65G-7) guidelines.
Assists with Respiratory Therapy and IV Therapy as needed to include pushing IV medications and mixing of IV medications.
Assists with clinical evaluations and assessment of medication administration and /or understanding of medical procedures of clients.
Ensures client’s mealtime procedures and therapeutic positioning procedures, including client transfers, are followed.