Registered Nurse Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at Fort Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center, a leading provider of rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a Registered Nurse at our center, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to our mission of "Setting standards in Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care". Job Duties & Responsibilities: Develops and evaluates plans of care for patients Provides and/or delegates patient care according to the plan of care and established protocols Documents patient care on all appropriate forms Provides patient education to promote independence and wellness Participates in Quality Improvement processes to ensure optimal patient outcomes Participates in unit staff meetings and unit-based clinical conferences to stay up-to-date on best practices Represents the clinical unit on committees and submits annual records of continuing education and self-assessment of clinical performance Performs the responsibilities of charge nurse and preceptor as assigned Performs related duties as required About Us: Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehab Center is a dynamic and innovative healthcare facility that strives to provide the highest quality of medical and nursing care in a supportive and welcoming environment. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to promoting healing, wellness, and independence for our patients and residents. We offer a range of rehabilitation services, including physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory therapies, to help our patients achieve their maximum potential. What We Offer: Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team of healthcare professionals Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you excel in your role Competitive PER_DIEM compensation package Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and residents How to Apply: If you are a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please join us in our mission to "Setting standards in Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care".
Registered Nurse At Fort Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center , we are dedicated to Setting standards in Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care . We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team of healthcare professionals in providing top-notch care to our residents and patients. Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse at Fort Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to a positive and supportive work environment. This is a FULL_TIME opportunity for a dedicated and motivated nurse who is passionate about providing exceptional care to patients with diverse needs. Responsibilities: Develops and evaluates plan of care for residents and patients Provides and/or delegates patient care according to the plan of care and established protocols Documents patient care, as required on all appropriate forms Provides patient education and counseling Participates in Quality Improvement process and unit staff meetings Represents the clinical unit on committees, as assigned, and submits annual record of continuing education and self-assessment of clinical performance Performs the responsibilities of charge nurse and preceptor according to established protocols, as assigned Performs related duties, as required Why Join Our Team: Fort Lauderdale Health & Rehabilitation Center is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and development. We offer a range of opportunities for education, training, and advancement, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a fulfilling career opportunity, please apply to this role to join our dynamic team. Note: The job description includes placeholders for benefits information, which should be filled in if provided.
Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehabilitation Center, a 169 bed Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking a Full-time MDS Coordinator to join our team! As a MDS Coordinator you will conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the resident assessment in accordance with the requirements of this state and policies and goals of the Facility. Responsibilities and Duties Include: Conduct and coordinate the development and completion of the RAI process in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the resident assessment in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, OBRA, and other payer programs. Maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the development, use, and implementation of the RAI process. Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the resident assessment. Monitor the Facility’s QI and QM reports to ensure that appropriate corrective action can be implemented when potential problem areas occur. Ensure that a current copy of the RAI Manual is available to persons completing portions of the MDS. Ensure that all assessments are completed and transmitted in a timely manner. Serve as the Chairperson for Daily Case Management Meeting. Serve as the Chairperson for Weekly UR Meeting. Participate in functions involving discharge plans, as may be necessary. QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities Must have, as a minimum, two (1) year of experience as an MDS Coordinator in a skilled nursing facility. Must have: Current COVID Vaccination Card Licensing CPR Resume / References Level II background, drug screening and reference check upon hire. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Physical Setting: Long term care Nursing home Experience: Utilization review: 1 year (Preferred) Clinical Documentation & Utilization Review Nurses: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: RN (Preferred) Work Location: In person *$5000 sign-on bonus
Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehab Center is currently recruiting for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our growing team. Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehab Center strives to provide the highest quality of medical and nursing care, in an atmosphere that promotes healing and wellness. Our innovative, multi-disciplinary staff work cohesively to produce sustainable results for our residents and patients. Our skilled nursing care is composed of a team of doctors, nurses and certified nurse’s assistants who are available to residents 24 hours a day and includes assistance with getting in and out of bed, feeding, bathing, and dressing. We provide both short and long-term services so that we can provide the best care per the individual resident’s need. Our rehabilitative services provide physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory therapies.' Job Duties & Responsibilities: Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths. Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths; applying restraints. Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information. Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor. Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures. Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; maintaining licensure. Enhances nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehab Center is currently recruiting for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our growing team. Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehab Center strives to provide the highest quality of medical and nursing care, in an atmosphere that promotes healing and wellness. Our innovative, multi-disciplinary staff work cohesively to produce sustainable results for our residents and patients. Our skilled nursing care is composed of a team of doctors, nurses and certified nurse’s assistants who are available to residents 24 hours a day and includes assistance with getting in and out of bed, feeding, bathing, and dressing. We provide both short and long-term services so that we can provide the best care per the individual resident’s need. Our rehabilitative services provide physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory therapies.' Job Duties & Responsibilities: Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths. Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths; applying restraints. Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information. Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor. Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures. Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; maintaining licensure. Enhances nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS • Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the recreation programs of this Facility. • Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that Facility activities and resident progress are evaluated, by noting, reporting, and charting resident behavior. • Participate in community planning related to the interests of the Facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. • Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of recreation care plans and resident assessments. • Interview residents or family members to obtain recreation information. • Involve the resident and family in planning recreation programs, when possible. • Involve the resident and family in planning objectives and goals for the resident. • Refer resident and families to appropriate social service personnel when the Facility does not provide the services or needs of the resident. • Coordinate activities with other departments. • Keep abreast of economic conditions and situations and recommend to the Recreation Director adjustments in recreation programs that assure the continued ability to provide daily activities. • Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the recreation department. • Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. • Ensure that all charted recreation progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident’s response to the service. • Arrange transportation for field trips. COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS • Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the Facility, as appointed. • Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of resident discharge plans. • Attend daily staff meetings to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services. PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the Facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption. • Assist in developing volunteer recreation assignments. STAFF DEVELOPMENT • Assist in the development of and participate in regularly scheduled orientation and in-service training programs that relate to the Recreation department. • Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects, as assigned or that may become necessary. • Attend and participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing tasks that may result in exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals. • Attend and participate in annual mandated Facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, etc.). SAFETY & SANITATION • Follow established ergonomics policies and procedures. • Use protective clothing or devices when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids. • Report missing or illegible labels and MSDSs to your Supervisor. • Assist in preparing recreation rooms and areas for scheduled recreation programs. • Assist in cleaning up recreation areas after completing recreation functions. EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY FUNCTIONS • Recommend to your Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the Recreation department. • Use recreation supplies in an efficient manner to avoid waste. • Assist in the moving and arranging of equipment and supplies to assure that recreation areas are ready for scheduled recreation functions. CARE PLAN & ASSESSMENT FUNCTIONS • Assist in developing a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident’s recreation program that identifies the problems and needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and need identified. • Encourage the resident and family to participate in the development and review of his/her plan of care. • Follow the care plan in providing daily activities for the resident. BUDGET & PLANNING FUNCTIONS • Assist in the development of the department’s budget. • Purchase department supplies and clothing and personal items for the residents. RESIDENT RIGHTS • Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written or oral report to the Recreation Director indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow Facility’s established procedures. • Must adhere to all HIPAA requirements. MISCELLANEOUS • Implement recreation procedures, as directed, by the Recreation Director, by creating decorations, setting up necessary equipment, creating ceramics, needlework, woodwork and other crafts, escorting residents to and from recreation area, and awarding prizes. • Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties, and providing games and activities for residents. • Drive Facility vehicle to events and activities outside the Facility. • Encourage residents to participate in recreational social activities so that all residents are involved in activities by engaging in and organizing games, crafts, religious services, parties, etc. • Oversee residents engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents by applying experience in activities and knowledge of diagnoses and conditions of residents. • Befriend residents to encourage resident self-esteem by visiting and conversing with residents on a regular basis. • Make routine visits to residents and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc. • May arrange for sale of articles made by residents, i.e., at bazaars, in gift shop, etc. • Assist in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, making appointments, etc. • Conduct individual, and/or group, re-motivation, and reality orientation sessions to promote the worth, self-esteem, and reality level of the residents. • Oversee the residents engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental wellbeing of residents by applying experience in activities and knowledge of diagnoses and conditions of residents.
Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehab is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, just northeast of the Coral Ridge Country Club. We are convenient to Holy Cross Hospital and Broward Health Imperial Point. Our professional staff is trained in a wide range of specialties contributing to Fort Lauderdale Health and Rehab Center’s ability to produce measurable progress with all residents. The FLHRC HealthCare system serves patient needs through multiple levels of care, including skilled and traditional care, as well as hospice, respite and Alzheimer’s care.We are currently seeking Licensed Practice Nurses- LPN to join our team. Job Responsibilities: Record a patient’s medical history accurately Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc. Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc. Monitor patients’ conditions, including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc. Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks Collect samples for lab testing as assigned Provide emotional and psychological support when needed Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions **LPN license required. Previous long- term care experience desirable however not required**
