Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Azalea Park, FL
Job Description
Company Overview:
Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click
Company Values, Mission, and Vision:
At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Benefits:
Quest, Inc. provides medical, dental, vision, accident, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, vision, 401(K) with company match, PTO, life insurance, disability insurance, EAP and student loan repayment.
Shift Time
- Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:00am - 6:30pm
- PRN Days or Nights
Responsibilities Overview
- Comply with nursing policies and procedures to ensure nursing standards are met. Promotes optimal health for clients.
- Administers medications and treatments per physician’s orders and in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Can administer medications via all routes, without restriction, including controlled substances.
- Must be able to assist clients with all health and medical devices, including but not limited to glasses, hearing devices, tracheotomies, G/J tubes, colostomies, urostomies, apnea monitors, CPAP machines, ventilators, oxygen, oxygen concentrators, nebulizer machines, suction devices, suctioning toothbrushes, etc.
- Monitors clients for seizures, medication side effects, signs and symptoms of illness, and provides necessary nursing interventions.
- Informs Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing and /or physician of health status change/accidents, and injuries of clients. Notifies Director or Nursing or Health Care Coordinator of emergency situations.
- Completes all required documentation including but not limited to assessments, nurses’ notes, tracking forms, charting, incident reports, monthly/quarterly reports, etc.
- When requested, assists with quality assurance reviews and files documents in charts.
- Administration classes. Completes medication validation, and documentation as required by APD (65G-7) guidelines.
- Assists with Respiratory Therapy and IV Therapy as needed to include pushing IV medications and mixing of IV medications.
- Assists with clinical evaluations and assessment of medication administration and /or understanding of medical procedures of clients.
- Ensures client’s mealtime procedures and therapeutic positioning procedures, including client transfers, are followed.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Active unrestricted license as Registered Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Florida
- Experience in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Experience with specific medical equipment or procedures
- Effectively communicate at all levels, write, and speak English
- Reliable transportation
- Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future
Quest, Inc. is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Quest to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal statute.
Additional Benefits Information
- Stay healthy with enhanced coverage – medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
- Full smile & clear vision – dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe
- Security for you and your family – company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you
- Short-term coverage when you need it – short-term disability for life’s unexpected moments
- Invest in your future – 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings
- Extra protection, your choice – voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available
- Save smarter – flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further
- Support for life’s challenges – confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours
- Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career
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About Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Quest Diagnostics is a leading clinical laboratory dedicated to providing diagnostic testing, services, and insights to enhance health outcomes across the globe. Empowering individuals and healthcare professionals, the company offers a comprehensive menu of over 3,000 tests, pioneering innovative solutions in cancer diagnostics and anatomic pathology. With a vast network of laboratories and patient service centers, Quest supports approximately 550,000 patients daily, serving one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the U.S. Their commitment to health improvement is fueled by their extensive database of clinical lab results, enabling transformative insights for disease identification and treatment. Additionally, Quest specializes in pre-employment drug screening and clinical trials testing for new pharmaceuticals, further solidifying its position as a vital partner in healthcare management. Through advanced connectivity solutions, Quest Diagnostics aims to create a healthier world, one life at a time.