SCC Shelter Nurse
About The Position
RN Nurse Needed!!! All nurses contracted by the Provider to render services shall be continuously licensed, certified, or registered, as required by law, rule, policy, and the Department of Health, in their respective areas of expertise, pursuant to applicable law, in the State of Florida. The Provider shall have policies and procedures in place in the case of a medical emergency within the facility. All staff that has direct contact with youth is to be trained and understand that they are to immediately call 9-1-1 in a medical emergency that poses the need for urgent medical attention (for example, a youth unresponsive/unconscious, bleeding profusely, acutely ill, etc.).
Requirements
- RNs shall have an active and clear Florida license in accordance with chapter 464, Florida Statutes.
- To practice in the profession, registered nurses must become licensed.
- While licensure requirements vary according to state, they typically include passage of a state-approved training program and the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Responsibilities
- Documentation of youths’ healthcare status upon admission
- Provide episodic and emergency care while on site.
- Providing health education for youth and parents/guardians on specific medications and chronic and acute health conditions for youths. Subject matter includes wellness with fitness, nutrition, and positive coping skills.
- Medication Management Process.
- Development and implementation of applicable Universal Precautions and Infection Control standards. Education of youth and staff regarding Infection Control standards.
- Staff education and training regarding acute and chronic health conditions, wellness, exercise and fitness, dietary and nutritional needs of adolescents, and Universal Precautions/Infection Control.
- Review and evaluation of all medical CCC incidents pertaining to the Registered Nurse’s assigned CINS/FINS Shelter. Make recommendations about Corrective Action to be taken to correct deficiencies and address issues in response to these incidents.
- Evaluate CCC reporting information and data collected through the Care Fusion Knowledge Portal to identify emerging medical concerns and trends.
- Assist the CINS/FINS Shelter Program Director and staff in the Quality Improvement Process, including guidance regarding health care standards.
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