Registered Nurse Needed in Jacksonville, Florida

Medical Search is currently in need of a RNs or LPNs in the Jacksonville, FL area.

We are working with a substance abuse center in the area looking to hire for multiple openings.

You will be working a set schedule working 3 days a week working 12-hour days and also have a potential for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Please see below for more details.

Available Schedules:

• AM shift: 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sunday, Monday or
• Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Rate:

• LPN $17­–$25/hr.
• RN $23-$35
• plus $2.50 weekend and $2.50 evening differential
• $1,000 sign-on bonus

Successful candidate must have the an active RN or LPN license and a CPR certification

All licenses must be in good standing and the candidate must pass a background check.

Previous experience working in mental health and or substance abuse experience desired

Essential Job Functions include:

• Patient care, including assessment of pain, use and education of pain management techniques
• Performing appropriate crisis modalities for patient behavior, which requires redirecting, including those who wish to leave treatment against medical advice
• Following the five medication rights and reducing the potential for medication errors
• Formulating, implementing and evaluating patient treatment plans, including family, when appropriate
• Functioning as a patient and family advocate at all times, treating patients and families with respect and dignity and providing emotional support
• Educating patients and families concerning treatment and medication plans, compliance and side effects
• Accurate transcription of doctor’s orders, completing lab requisitions, pharmacy ordering and pharmacology testing
• Signing out controlled substances, documenting and reporting effects of scheduled and PRN medications; completing narcotic count with proper documentation
• Performing anatomical assessments and other duties within the scope of practice, including urine collection for toxicology testing
• Ensuring documentation meets current standards and policies
• Communication and good working relationship with team leader, co-workers and doctors

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Rich Rodrigues

Senior Account Executive

Medical Search International

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