REGISTERED NURSE - XPRESS CARE - FULL TIME

JumpStart Games; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JumpStart Games seeks a Registered Nurse in Florida to provide high-quality patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate is currently licensed in Florida with at least one year of comprehensive experience and must obtain CPR, ACLS, and PALS within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating with physicians, and educating patients. The role requires strong communication, professionalism, and the ability to manage urgent

Qualifications

• Current Florida license as a Registered Nurse.
• One or more years of comprehensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• CPR, ACLS, & PALS certifications within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages patient needs. Plans patient care utilizing physician protocol and professional judgment.
• Notifies physician of patients’ status based on urgency.
• Administers medications, including injections and IVs; documents medications given or prescribed by ordering physician as required by specialty.
• Demonstrates awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.

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.

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.

Assists with hospital procedures and/or surgeries and coordinates scheduling surgical procedures.

Identifies patient and family education needs and provides instruction. Determines patient’s level of understanding of their disease process and formulates educational plan (i.e., medications, procedures, surgical or procedural preps, or instruction. Provides patient teaching and information based on physician order, planned intervention, and patients comprehension level.

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. Acts as resource person to Clinic and outside caregivers.

Assists with the flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the physician office and assists the physician with medical office procedures as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Position requires a great deal of walking and standing, operating a computer and entering patient information. This position requires good communication and listening skills with patients. Must be able to put away departmental supplies, weighing up to 25 pounds and must be able to push/pull a patient sitting in a wheelchair. May be exposed to live vaccines, blood-borne pathogens, and bio-hazardous materials.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position other than occasional travel to corporate sites regarding employee relations issues.

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. CPR, ACLS, & PALS certifications within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Education And Experience

BSN degree preferred.