LPN/RN: Full Time Monday - Friday Flexible Hours

Floor NurseThe Floor Nurse will perform all duties as assigned. Must be organized, able to follow direction and take initiative, must be dependable, prompt and accountable. Provide excellence in patient care, accurate administration and documentation is essential. Display a positive attitude, be professional and compassionate.Duties and responsibilities include:Assessing and managing patients with routine, minor, and acute illnesses; performing assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.Providing teaching, educational and emotional support to patients and families.Utilizing written guidelines/protocols for clinical decision making and management.Preparing and completing documentation of patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy in a legible and timely manner.Exhibiting a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.Adjusting to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.Identifying barriers to care and assisting patients for further care based on severity of illness and symptoms.Demonstrating initiative in identifying and taking charge of new tasks; willingness to perform unassigned tasks when needed.Applying safety principles as identified by established policy. Ensuring compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management, ensuring compliance with office policies, federal, state, and local regulations.Competencies include:DependabilityCustomer ServiceTeamworkJob KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProfessionalismProblem SolvingCreativityIntegrityOrganizationRequired knowledge, skills, and abilities include:In addition to medical clinical knowledge, the Floor Nurse needs to be familiar with MS office and MS windows computer programs, and have the ability to learn additional computer skills quickly. Must be professional and demonstrate strong communication skills. The Floor Nurse must have the ability to read, interpret and comprehend office correspondence, demonstrate good organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work independently, be self-motivated and take initiative. Must be able to prioritize work appropriately and be able to produce accurate results efficiently. The Floor Nurse must be able to multi-task assignments, be dependable, adaptable, and flexible and be a team player; he or she must demonstrate integrity, honesty, and self-confidence, be detail-oriented along with strong follow-up skills. The Representative must have good problem solving skills with the ability to make appropriate clinical decisions. Must demonstrate a positive attitude and show respect towards others.Education and experience include:The Floor Nurse must have a high school diploma or general education degree. The Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational/Practical nurse must keep Florida licensure in active status at all times. All medical assistants must be certified prior to hire date. All floor nurses must have proof of educational requirements being met. Basic Life Support certification must be current and active at all times.Working environment includes:The Floor Nurse position will primarily be assigned to a home based clinical office location. The Floor Nurse will interact with patients, parents, co workers, outside vendors, supervisors, department managers, administrator and providers. Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals may occur.Position type/expected hours of work include:This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday as well as some Saturdays. Work times and schedule vary and will be established by the Clinical Manager. Overtime may also be required, and must be approved in advance.Travel includes:Traveling to other office locations from time to time and Saturday office rotation will be required.Physical demands include:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach hands and arms, stoop, knee, crawl, rotate and move intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift/push weights up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.