REGISTERED NURSE - 50000819
State of Florida•PANAMA CITY, FL
•$67,743•Onsite
About The Position
The incumbent is responsible for providing quality care to the veteran residents to ensure their health, safety, and security in accordance with established agency Standard Operating Procedures and Nurse Practice Act. Works under the direct supervision of the Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor.
Requirements
- Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida
- Must possess a current AHA BLS CPR certification
- Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as needed
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite
- Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Electronic Medical Records
- Experience working with Matrix Care
- Experience in a long-term care facility (nursing home; skilled nursing; or assisted living facility)
- Experience with medication administration
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and perform treatments to assigned patients
- Complete documentation of needs and treatment as required by local, state, and federal requirements
- Assist team members in giving care to patients
- Administer direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed
- Assess and document the patient's condition and nursing needs
- Set goals and prescribe appropriate nursing interventions to meet the physical, psychological, social rehabilitative and discharge planning
- Initiate and share in leadership of team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans
- Assist with orientation of new personnel
- Coordinate nursing care of patients when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments/disciplines
- Establish and maintain communications and utilize teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals
- Report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physician, head nurse, charge nurse, and/or nursing supervisor and appropriate family member). Record observations accurately and concisely
- Assist physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of the Florida Nurse Practice Act
- Maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the facility and nursing department. Follow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations
- Ensure economical utilization of supplies and ensure that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest
- Participate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment
- Actively participate in continuing educational programs for self-development and in overall quality improvement programs
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program (up to $4000 per year for up to four years)
- Excellent retirement package
- Deferred compensation plan
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Nine (9) paid holidays
- One (1) personal day
- Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six (6) credits per semester)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
