Description: Our client is currently seeking a Registered Nurse in Altamonte Springs, Florida!
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type: Contract
Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
Rate: Competitive & Dependent on Experience
Job Responsibilities:
Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate a commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with each internal and external customer.
Represent the Company professionally, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
Use, protect, and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Obtain CPR certification within 90 days of employment (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)).
LPNs: Obtain IV Certification within 90 days of employment.
Contribute to and support the corporation's quality initiatives by planning, communicating, and encouraging team and individual efforts. Maintain a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement within job scope.
Maintain an active nursing appointment schedule to assist the Provider in monitoring members' healthcare needs.
Assist the Care Manager and Provider in the follow-up management of post-hospitalized or post-emergency room visits.
Comprehensively screen patients for care opportunities and collaborate with treating physicians and/or Registered Nurses to develop care plans that meet patients' needs and result in appropriate quality care.
Provide condition-specific patient education and anticipatory guidance, as well as care coordination, under the guidance of the Provider and/or Registered Nurse.
Maintain clinical documentation within medical records, ensuring compliance with all guidelines.
Provide health teaching.
Provide direct nursing care, comfort measures, and emotional support to patients.
Comprehensively screen patients for care opportunities and collaborate with treating physicians to identify referrals to care management.
Execute orders of the Provider based on knowledge of the cause and effect of the order after verifying accuracy.
Perform selected IV therapy and administer prescribed treatment per Provider order.
Document all interventions, responses, and outcomes.
Initiate standard emergency procedures until a Registered Nurse, Provider, or EMS is available.
Apply principles of asepsis and infection control.
Comply with the Company's Code of Conduct, HIPAA regulations, and the Florida Patient's Bill of Rights.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Interact and verbally communicate effectively with patients and all levels of personnel in a professional, courteous, and effective manner with excellent customer service skills.
Work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to multi-task; must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
Required Qualifications/Experience:
High school graduate, GED, or equivalent.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross).
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Science required.
Valid Florida RN license.
2 - 5 years of experience in Med-Surg, ER, ICU, or Acute Care is preferred.
Experience with electronic health records (EHR) is preferred.
Ability to travel as necessary based on business needs.
Ability to work overtime based on business needs.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
Proficient in MS Office.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Contact: mgautreau@judge.com
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