REGISTERED NURSE SENIOR - URGENT CARE SOUTH - FULL TIME

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse in Lakeland, FL who is currently licensed in Florida and has at least one year of inpatient and outpatient experience. The ideal candidate will administer medications, assist during procedures, educate patients and families, and coordinate care with the physician team.

Active BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications are required, and a BSN is preferred. The role emphasizes quality patient care and adherence to clinic protocols.

Qualifications

• Active Florida license as a Registered Nurse.
• 1+ year of comprehensive experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Active BLS, ACLS & PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages patient needs and plans care with physician guidance.
• Administers medications and documents administration per protocol.
• Provides patient and family education and counseling.
• Supports workflow and assists physicians during procedures as needed.

Skills

Telephone triage

Patient care planning

Medication administration

Emergency response

Patient education

Education

Florida RN license

Nursing degree (ADN/ BSN)

Job description

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.