Charge Nurse jobs in Fort Myers, FL

About the Company:

Sandy Park Development Center provides support for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. We do this through community involvement and participation as well as enrichment opportunities throughout their life. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.

Facility Name and Address:

Sandy Park Development Center

2975 Garden Street

Fort Myers - 33917

Purpose:

This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position helps with everyday tasks such as ADL's. These include but are not limited to daily grooming, meal service, risk mitigation and following any applicable behavioral management plans as defined by the resident individual needs.

Essential Duties:

Supervise and monitor nursing staff in training activities as specified in the resident's Active Treatment Plan in all areas relating to medical, dental, and direct care needs and nursing developmental skill acquisition goals.

Complete the nursing schedule each month.

Monitor medical supplies, inventory and order supplies as necessary in accordance with the facility budget.

Develop and maintain the pharmacy, nursing and infection control manuals and monitor staff compliance with these manuals.

Develop and maintain resident medical appointment calendar. Coordinate appointments with Duty Administrator to ensure adequate staffing.

Utilizes clinical nursing competency observing, monitoring and providing care, treatment and services to residents.

Perform primary nursing duties for assigned residents/shift to ensure daily, monthly, quarterly and annual nursing summaries in accordance with residents’ Active Treatment Plan.

Implement administration of prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with State and clinical nursing standards. Receive, transcribe, fax orders to pharmacy and enter orders in the electronic health record.

Monitor physical health of resident, relaying safety and health concerns to the Director of Nursing, physician, pharmacist and other disciplines as needed.

Required Qualification:

Current license in the state of Florida.

Must demonstrate the ability to lift unassisted at least fifty (50) lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least six months’ hospital or rehabilitation nursing experience preferred.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

39.00 to 45.70 depending upon experience.

Working Conditions:

• Standard use of workstation
• Repetitive use of keyboard
• Frequent bending and standing
• Constant noise environments

Required Materials:

• Resume
• 1 Work References.

Drug Free Workplace

Random drug test will be conducted.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.

E-Verify:

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster [PDF]