Registered Nurse Senior - Urgent Care - Prn

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse with at least one year of comprehensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires current Florida RN licensure and active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; BSN preferred. The RN will evaluate patient needs, administer medications, provide patient education, and assist with physician procedures to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license.
• At least 1 year of comprehensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Active BLS, ACLS & PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages patient needs; plans care utilizing physician protocol and professional judgment.
• Administers medications, including injections and IVs; documents medications as required.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction.

Skills

Phone triage

Care planning

Emergency response

Clinical decision making

Education

Florida RN license

BSN degree (preferred)

Job description

Summary/Objective:

The ideal candidate for a Registered Nurse Position should be currently licensed with the state of Florida and have at least one year of comprehensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates and manages patient needs. Plans patient care utilizing physician protocol and professional judgment. Notifies physician of patients’ status based on urgency. Identifies and evaluates patient needs by way of telephone triage.
• Administers medications, including injections and IV’s; documents medications given or prescribed by ordering physician as required by specialty. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
• Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction.
• Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Practices nursing skills in accordance with licensure and Clinic P+P. Exercises good judgment in decision making to ensure quality patient care outcomes.
• Assists with the flow of patients and assists the physician with medical procedures as needed.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

Current Florida license as a Registered Nurse. One or more years of comprehensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Active BLS, ACLS & PALS certifications.

Preferred Education and Experience:

BSN degree preferred.