Special Needs Shelters: Licensed Practical Nurse (803070)

Nitelines Usa•Volusia County, FL

45d•Onsite

About The Position

NiteLines USA is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to work at Florida Department of Health Volusia County Special Needs Shelters. This role involves providing essential medical care and support to special needs patients of all ages during emergency shelter operations, typically related to hurricane preparedness. The position requires flexibility and the ability to deploy on short notice for periods of approximately 72 hours, with 12-hour shifts while deployed. The work environment is within middle school classrooms serving as shelters, and all campuses are non-smoking. Training will be provided by Department of Health nurses at the shelter.

Requirements

Must pass a level 1 background check.
Provider will be provided PPE, if an individual has a specific preference or is accustomed to a specific respirator, they are welcome to bring their own.
Providers are advised to bring additional food and/or snacks, particularly if they have dietary restrictions.
Air mattress/cot and linens (twin size is recommended).
Comfortable clothing for 7 days (scrubs are preferred).
Comfortable closed-toe shoes/sneakers.
Personal medications and person hygiene items (no showers available).
Rinse-Free bath sponges, baby wipes.
Phone charges, ear plugs/eye mask.
NO JEWELRY, VALUABLE, WEAPONS, ALCOHOL, ILLICIT/ILLEGAL DRUGS.
Report to your designated shelter at your assigned time.
Identify yourself and your agency at the registration desk, where you'll be directed to the Resource Unit Lead.
Staff will need state issued ID which will be scanned at the shelter location to verify they are allowed at the shelter.
You will be assigned a space for sleeping.
You will be assigned to a designated shelter area under the leadership of DOH-Volusia Clinical Leads.
Sign in / out at the shelter before and after shifts.
Keep track of time worked (you may need to have your timesheets signed by shelter leadership).

Responsibilities

Obtain all staff briefing lead by Medical Operational Manager.
Help prepare Nurses station.
Be familiar with shelter floor plan and client care areas.
Assess the physical condition of the clients on an on-going basis.
Assess the needs of clients to ensure proper assistance is provided.
Assist clients with basic medical care.
Assist clients with mobility issues to restroom facilities as needed.
Assist with maintaining cleanliness of the clients who may be incontinent.
Observe food and water intake of clients.
Observe clients receiving oxygen.
Supervise and assist in client medication administration.
Maintain the client’s medical update form to include notes specific to protocol, and advise the Medical Operations. Manager of any adverse client condition changes.
Consult with Medical Operations Manager for needed supplies or equipment.
Maintain standard precautions.
Monitor potential for infectious disease transmission; be familiar with infection control procedures.
Document unusual circumstances on appropriate client record.
Locate and know how to use necessary medical equipment, including lifesaving AED.
Ensure supplies/equipment are properly put away in the right containers for transport back to Warehouse.
Dispose of all used supplies properly.
Assist the clients with packing their belongings to prepare for departure to home or to other alternate facilities.
Identify issues for the After-Action Report and report them to MedM.
Check out with MedM before departure.