Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) - (Orlando)

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.

About the Role

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.

Maintains client health by monitoring clients for seizures, medication side effects, signs and symptoms of illness, and providing necessary nursing interventions. Informs Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing and/or physician of health status changes/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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains client health by monitoring clients for seizures, medication side effects, signs and symptoms of illness, and providing necessary nursing interventions.
• Informs Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing and/or physician of health status changes/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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Active unrestricted license as a Registered 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

Skills

• Ability to assist clients with all health and medical devices
• Knowledge of specific medical equipment or procedures
• Effective communication skills
• Reliability
• US work authorization

Benefits

• Full-time employees: Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 2.5% match
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more!

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Current Schedules Available:

• Full Time Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 6:00am - 6:30pm
• Full Time Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:00am - 6:30pm
• Full Time Nights: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:00pm - 6:30am
• PRN Days
• PRN Nights

Note: Specific schedules may vary based on location and department needs.

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
• 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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