Special Needs Shelters: Registered Nurses PRN Volusia CO

Nitelines Usa • Volusia County, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

NiteLines USA is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (PRN) to provide support services at Special Needs Shelters in Volusia County, FL. These shelters are established for residents with special needs during hurricane events. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with medical needs, and ensuring the well-being of clients of all ages. This is a contract position that requires flexibility and the ability to deploy on short notice.

Requirements

• Must pass a level 1 background check.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Ability to deploy within 24 hours of notification.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Must have a state-issued ID for scanning.
• Comfortable clothing for 7 days (scrubs are preferred).
• Comfortable closed-toe shoes/sneakers.
• Personal medications and personal hygiene items.
• Rinse-Free bath sponges, baby wipes.
• Phone chargers.
• Ability to work in a non-smoking environment.

Nice To Haves

• Specific respirator preference.
• Specific dietary needs may require bringing additional food/snacks.
• Air mattress/cot and linens (twin size recommended due to limited space).
• Ear plugs/eye mask.

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.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $60.00 per hour.
• PPE provided.
• Meals and water provided (during day shift only).
• On-site pay during off hours (if arrangements are made off-site, it will not be paid).
• Training provided by Department of Health nurses.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level