jobs in Rockledge, FL

Nursing Jobs in Rockledge, FL

Clinical Charge Nurse - RN Radiology Support

Job Requirements You may be eligible for a hire on bonus of $15,000 and relocation assistance POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Charge Nurse leads the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of professional nursing practice. The Clinical Charge Nurse ensures nursing care is provided to the individual patient based upon diverse patient demographics and needs. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES Conducts leader rounding, performance coaching and patient outcomes; actively seeks feedback and performance coaching to improve the experience for patients and families. Resolves or facilitates resolution of patient and family concerns or complaints, serving as a secondary resource to address points of escalation. Recognizes and resolves safety issues and potential unsafe situations within approved policies, procedures, and protocol. Leads shift and post-event huddles; facilitates and leads effective interdisciplinary care transition rounds and planning of care for appropriate utilization, care transitions, and safe disposition. Adheres to compliance and monitoring for department service standards such as purposeful hourly rounding, bedside shift report and white board management to enhance communication. Manages unit productivity in a favorable way through good planning, organization and time management (e.g. incremental overtime). Identifies and participates in activities to appropriately improve patient safety, patient throughput, reduce length of stay and prevent readmission. Participates and assists in the selection, development and retention of associates and serves as a coach and resource to peers, staff and other healthcare team members; adds positively to creating and sustaining a healthy work environment. Provides effective medication administration to patients as evidenced by Preceptor Observation Tool, Skills Fair Demonstration, and Clinical Practice. Delegates and supervises patient care activities within the healthcare setting. Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Provides and Systems (HCAHPS) scores for department and medical center or written compliments by patients or others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and bedside shift report. Work Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma. Work Experience: None Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement. Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained. Additional certifications to meet unit specific care requirements (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS). Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Must be able to speak / understand written and verbal instructions in the English language Must meet unit specific care requirements. Must have ability to work in often stressful environment with patients / families at various ages and levels of understanding. Must have ability to concentrate on multiple priority activities. Must have ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations. Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility. Must have highly developed verbal and non-verbal communication skills. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS Work Experience: Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience. Certification: National certification in relevant specialty. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently. May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance. May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead. May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift. May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise. May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines. Communicating with others to exchange information. Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. Workspace may vary from open to confined. May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle. Benefits ABOUT HEALTH FIRST At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve. Schedule : Full-Time Shift Times : 630am_300pm Paygrade : PG-30B

Manager/Supervisor

2 days ago

Area Nurse Manager

Brookdale Senior Living Melbourne, FL

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Area Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership, support, and guidance across senior living communities throughout our East Coast Florida district. (Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Melbourne, Vero Beach, Palm Beach) This position is a highly visible clinical leadership role for an RN who enjoys working directly with communities, developing clinical leaders, supporting frontline teams, and driving quality outcomes. The Area Nurse Manager will travel throughout the district weekly and work closely with the District Director of Clinical Services to provide coverage, clinical expertise, education, and operational support. Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility Paid Time Off Paid holidays Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401(k) Company provided life insurance Adoption benefit Disability (short and long term) Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Optional life and dependent life insurance Associate assistance program Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement Referral program Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA) Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, legal plan, ID theft protection and pet insurance Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are also eligible for an annual bonus incentive. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting. Supports the District Director of Clinical Services (DDCS) in managing the healthcare operations of the communities in an assigned district. Helps ensure residents’ healthcare needs are met in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as Brookdale standards. Travels within the district as assigned to support management vacancy, training, auditing and any other area identified to ensure clinical excellence and meet state requirements. Travels throughout the district weekly to communities as assigned by the DDCS. Fills the role of HWD in assigned communities when an HWD is on leave, extended vacation or the position is vacant. Provides clinical support and guidance for communities with regulatory deficiencies. Audits community clinical compliance and partners with other leaders to design and implement action plans as needed. Provides root cause analysis and hands on support to ensure clinical outcome are meeting standards and key areas are current, which may include: service plans, orders, PCC compliance, MAR clarification, weights, skins, etc. Ensures compliance post-cleanup as needed. Supports clinical initiatives and roll-outs by leading training for the district and/or individual communities as assigned by DDCS. In some states coordinates and signs resident assessments. This may include completing comprehensive assessments including personal interview with the resident and other if the resident due to any impairment needs assist with history, etc. Facilitates RN Delegations for medications and care per state regulations. Participates in a variety of meetings with the division, district and individual communities. Provides training, coaching and guidance to clinical leaders and front line staff. Participates in clinical training and audits compliance; including facilitating Med Tech/QMAP/Med. Aide training and competency evaluations. May assist DDCS in clinical Quality Assurance (QA) site visits. Provides insight to DDCS on overall assessment of community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT). May be asked to provide regular reports. Provides support in clinical investigations and may participate in disciplinary actions. Supports DDCS with special projects as assigned. Provide district clinical support when DDCS is unavailable which may include responding to questions, support move in/out discussions etc. Ensures proper and timely documentation in accordance with Brookdale policies and procedures and federal and state requirements. Maintains a working knowledge of and adheres to company policies, procedures and Clinical Systems. Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in applying nursing knowledge in accordance with state nursing regulations. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor. Education and Experience Associate’s degree in nursing, health education or related field or Diploma RN. Two or more years of direct nursing experience with older adults. Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements Current nurse (RN) license, issued by appropriate state licensing agency. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use. Management/Decision Making Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these. If serving in single community, may directly supervise associates who are certified or trained to pass medications. Knowledge and Skills Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Basic typing skills along with a working knowledge of personal computing and word processing software are required, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of company. Ability to effectively communicate in English and understand and follow written and oral instructions. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Standing Walking Sitting Use hands and fingers to handle or feel Reach with hands and arms Climb or balance Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk or hear Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds Vision Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage On-Call on an as needed basis Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents Exposure to latex Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards Requires Travel: Frequently Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Per Diem

2 days ago

Transfer Access RN Case Manager - Access Center

Health First Palm Bay, FL

Job Requirements POSITION SUMMARY The Transfer Access Registered Nurse RN Case Manager provides clinical expertise, medical communication and quality assessment for the timely facilitation and coordination of all direct admits, blood transfusions and chemotherapy across the Health First Integrated Delivery Network (IDN). The Transfer RN Case Manager will facilitate and coordinate patients transferring in or out of Health First in accordance with state and federal regulations to prevent EMTALA violations. The Transfer Access RN Case Manager will be highly effective in critical, clinical fact gathering and analysis to identify appropriate level of care, timely acceptance and specialty care needed for transport. The Transfer Access RN Case Manager employs critical thinking skills to expedite admissions and transfers, demonstrating Health First mission, vision, values and standards in all interactions with referring facilities, physicians, employees and customers. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES Coordinates direct admits, blood transfusions and chemotherapy across the IDN Manages transportation (ground and air) for transfers across the IDN Organizes transfers between Health First facilities and other health care systems Completes electronic or written orders for transfusions, direct admits and transfers Creates accounts/bed requests for all direct admits, transfusions and transfers Uses complex acuity algorithms for time-sensitive emergent medical events (Trauma, STEMI, Clot Alert or Code Rupture), triaging, processing transfer requests, identifying the appropriate receiving campus, and conferencing physicians for specialist acceptance Identifies appropriate levels of care for placement and safe transport via ground or air Assists with surgical scheduling Utilizes knowledge and understanding to triage critical and non-critical patient, effectively communicating clinical updates to physicians Monitors and assists with bed availability and placement, effectively communicating with PFA’s, nursing staff and other health care systems Harnesses conference calls effectively with admitting, sending, referring and specialty providers or APRN’s Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of transfers, transfer phone calls, transports and acuities, gathers and analyzes information from current and past medical records Work Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN), or Nursing Diploma. Work Experience: Three (3) years if clinical experience. Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement. Certification: None Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Demonstrated leadership skills Strong analytical, data management and computer skills Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills Ability to communicate effectively with customers of varied levels of understanding Current working knowledge of care transitions; transfer and receipt of medical records Understanding of pre and post-acute care venues and post-acute community resources Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demands Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, patients and families Excellent customer service skills with ability to promote safe and cost-efficient improvements Excellent writing and presentation skills. PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN). Work Experience: Previous experience in Case Management. Certification: Case Manager Certification (CCM or ACM). Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of utilization management, and managed care reimbursement. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and stooping. Long periods of computer time or at workstation. Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance. May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise. Communicating with others to exchange information. Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. Workspace may vary from open to confined. May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle. Benefits ABOUT HEALTH FIRST At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.