Nursing Jobs in Edgewood, FL
$120,000 - $130,000 / year
OVERVIEW: Executes the goals and objectives of the nursing department in regard to patient/resident rights, patient/resident care and reflects the mission statement of the facility. Serves as a role model to nursing staff while facilitating outcomes-based care delivery, cost management, and enhanced customer satisfaction within the context of an interdisciplinary framework. Provides leadership and direction for the nursing staff while being responsible for the overall management of the Nursing Department. Ensures nursing staff's compliance with all facility and nursing policies and procedures as well as compliance with regulatory requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Interpret and execute administrative, nursing and resident/patient care policies · Ensure compliance with government and accrediting agency standards and regulations pertaining to Nursing · Direct systems and programs within the department designed to meet regulatory standards · Assess, coordinate, plan and implement the systems required to deliver a high standard of care to patients/residents · Define, establish, implement and maintain the standards of care to be delivered Develop the policies and procedures required to meet the standards of care · Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with the written policies and procedures established by the department and the facility · Meet with staff regularly in planning the clinical services, programs and activities of the department and to identify and correct problem areas and improve services · Make reports and recommendations to the Administration concerning the activities of the department · Establish an interdisciplinary framework within which nursing services can be coordinated to ensure that residents' needs will be met · Review all incident and accident reports before submitting to Administration and the Medical Director Plan and maintain a Master Staffing Plan · Establish and maintain qualifications and functions for each nursing position Collaborate with other departments and disciplines in meeting the residents' needs · Recommend standard supply levels and equipment purchases to the Administrator · Actively participate in committees such as QA/PI, Infection Control, Safety, Ethics, Leadership and others · Investigates reports of resident abuse and reports findings to Administration and DOH when appropriate · Participates in pre-admission screening process for all resident referrals · Oversee CMI data collection and submission to DOH · Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies · May make determination of death when necessary · Participate in QA/PI Programs by providing for the collection and analysis of data for the continuous quality improvement program · Oversee performance improvement activities as outcome measurements necessitate · Identify areas for improvement in the systems of care delivery · Ensure the nursing units are adequately supplied with medical, nursing, linen, and stationary supplies in order to perform nursing tasks and patient/resident care · Ensure residents’ safety in accordance with resident safety program · Participate in and adhere to employee health, safety, security, and corporate compliance programs · Participate in mandatory in-service and job training programs QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: · Current registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed · Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Health Administration is preferred · Comprehensive knowledge of OBRA, Joint Commission and State Rules and Regulations · Must be CPR/BLS certified · Computer and word processing skills · Two years of clinical nursing experience in acute care setting · Minimum of two years’ experience in sub-acute and geriatrics setting preferred · Minimum of four years’ experience in nursing administration · Must be able to read, write and speak the English language, knowledge of other languages helpful · The ability to deal effectively and professionally with emotional patient/residents, visitors or family members · The ability to relate to geriatric, informed and sub-acute population SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: · This position manages all employees of the Nursing department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department WORK ENVIRONMENT: · This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center · Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment · Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal · Incumbent may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: · The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus · This position requires intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching as well as lifting and supporting patients · The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds · The noise level is moderate to quiet Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com 
$70,832 - $106,248 / year
Explore opportunities with Mederi Caretenders Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is full time salaried position, working only Weekends Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Eligible for full time benefits The Registered Nurse in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The Registered Nurse coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting. Primary Responsibilities Develops, implements, and updates patient plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team; ensures home‑health eligibility and completes comprehensive nursing assessments (including OASIS and medication reconciliation). Provides and coordinates high‑quality clinical care; supervises and assigns tasks to home health aides and LPN/LVNs in compliance with state and federal regulations, including required supervisory visits. Accurately documents all patient care per policy and payer requirements; communicates timely with physicians, patients, families, and agency staff to ensure coordinated, effective care. Participates in orientation and precepting of new staff; contributes to performance improvement, survey readiness, patient safety initiatives, and reducing avoidable hospitalizations. Demonstrates professionalism through punctuality, positive attitude, ongoing learning, meeting deadlines, active meeting participation, adherence to agency standards, and participation in on‑call/weekend rotations. Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications Current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of clinical experience CPR Certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $70,832 to $106,248 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. #lhcjobs UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 
