OPS REGISTERED NURSE - 50509374

State of Florida

1d•$31

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking motivated, dynamic individuals! Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture. Other vacant positions/shifts may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application. The incumbent is responsible for giving ordered treatments, administer prescribed medications, give direct ADL care, and complete requirements for diagnostic procedures as requested by the attending physician on an assigned shift per established policies and procedures. Works under the direct supervision of the Senior Registered Nurse Supervisor.

Requirements

Must possess a current Florida Registered Nurse License
Must possess a current CPR certification
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be willing and able to work evening, night, and weekend shifts
Successful completion of the due diligence process, to include but not limited to, a Level II Background check and drug screen https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care or 120 bed skilled nursing facility
Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Experience with medication administration
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Receive verbal orders, including telephone orders from attending physicians.
Transcribe physician’s orders to all appropriate documents on an assigned shift per established policies and procedures
Make rounds with physicians and other health care personnel per established policies and procedures
Monitor physician’s orders for completion
Review and follow-up on resident incidents or complaints
Count narcotics at beginning and end of shift
Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for assigned shift. Will provide supervision (lead worker duties) for the facility on an assigned shift as required and as defined in 60K-2.0061 (3) (d) F.A.C.
Review work assignments with staff on unit and assign team members in accordance with the patient’s needs, available staffing, and in accordance with policies and procedures
Ensure assigned CNAs are in the dining room on time
Problem solves with coworkers as required before involving supervisor
Recognize and respond to changes in residents’ conditions as it occurs. Will record observations accurately and concisely
Notify supervisor, physician, and family of changes. Document all notifications as they are made
Assist physicians with special tests and procedures as required and within the scope of the Florida Nursing Practice Act
Receive and give reports at the beginning and end of shift by making walking rounds with the off-going and on-coming nurse
Complete, sign and date the MDS, RAP modules and additional assessments
Review and update care plans; notify chairperson if changes need to be made per established policies and procedures; and attend Interdisciplinary Care Plans when requested
Always maintain professional standards of nursing care
Follow all local, state, and federal rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the facility and nursing department
Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in-services, meetings, Care Plans and MDS as required
Ensure economical utilization of supplies and proper charging of items to residents’ accounts
Ensure equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner
Maintain valid CPR certification and perform as needed
Perform all other related duties as assigned by supervisor