Medical - R/N - Registered Nurse

SNI Companies is looking for Registered Nurses to join one of the largest healthcare organizations in Jacksonville, FL! If you are an experienced Nurse with a current license in the state of Florida, we want to hear from you!

Must be located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a 90 day maximum, contract to hire position. Must be able to work 40 hours a week minimum. Current schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

An active RN license in the state of Florida and BLS certification required.

R/N - Registered Nurse Summary:
The RN is responsible for the care coordination of pediatric, adult and adolescent patients in a multi-disciplinary outpatient medical clinic by providing nurse case management services including: assisting with pre/post-test HIV counseling, managing and scheduling patients for specialty and research care, identifying and updating CDC HIV/AIDS classification, HIV/AIDS reporting, facilitating referrals, educating patients, family and staff, facilitating patient support groups, and maintaining open communication with providers.

The RN utilizes the nursing process as a basis for providing and evaluating nursing care.  Applies knowledge of growth and development, pathophysiology and family dynamics in delivery of care.  Provides nursing care and treatments specific to HIV population, to include venipuncture and labs, wound care, PAP smears, etc..

Responsibilities:

• Assists the clinician in delivering patient care including taking vital signs, preparing immunizations, dressing changes, pulse oximetry and respiratory treatments and other required procedures. Accurately and efficiently documents findings, plans and interventions in the medical record.  Evaluates the effectiveness of care and documents subsequent changes to plan or follow up on medical record.
• Assesses individual physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of patients.  Preprocesses and post processes the patient chart for each clinic visit.  Establishes or reviews plan of care and modifies as needed based on assessment.  Implements the established plan of care competently and consistently. Demonstrates advanced clinical and technical skills and can accurately assess and intervene when deviations from expected outcomes occur.
• Identifies specific education needs for patients/families. Accesses and utilizes appropriate teaching tools and techniques to facilitate patient/family education. Utilizes appropriate style and level of communication. Evaluates and documents effectiveness of teaching plan.
• Responsible for documenting contacts, chart notes and other required data in medical record and the pertinent information systems used by the clinic including Immunization Databases, Provide Case Management CMS, Specialty SNAQ Reports, Epic and other systems as required.
• Monitors the quality of practice within HIV infected/exposed patient population by participating in continuous quality improvement program.
• Participates as a member of the healthcare team and acts as liaison between patients, families and the clinical team to ensure quality customer service.  Acts as a resource person for peers and inpatient staff and demonstrates clinical expertise for specific population.  Attends pertinent educational activities and reviews current literature relevant to clinical area of expertise.
• Under Universal Precautions performs phlebotomy, HIV testing and other assigned labs as necessary.
• Recognizes the need for referral to other sub specialists, other agencies for providers and facilitates the process.  Coordinates with outside pharmacies, patient hospital discharge planning and specialists as necessary for patient care.
• Assures continuity of care by collaborating with other health care providers, community agencies and other institutions.  Participates in multi-disciplinary staffing, discharge staffing, family conferences, etc..
• Participates in relevant nursing and specialty organizations.
• Attends and participates in research, department and hospital-wide meetings. Some minimum travel between clinics.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited nursing program required
• Valid nursing license in the state of Florida required
• Previous experience as a registered nurse required
• Previous experience working with pediatric patients required
• Must be able to pass background check and drug test
• Previous experience in infectious diseases preferred
• Must be responsible and compassionate

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan, Employer Matching
• PTO, Holiday Pay, and Sick Day Pay
• Growth opportunities available
• Overtime hours available