Adult Day Care Rn Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Positio​n Title:

Program/D​epartment:

​​​Adult Day Care Services

Reports to:

Dir​ector of Adult Day Care Services / Center Director

Provides professional nursing care to Adult Day Care participants and, when assigned, serves as backup coverage for the School Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Responsible for administering medications and treatments, performing comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing reassessments, monitoring participant health, and ensuring compliance with all applicable agency policies and regulatory requirements. Provides clinical supervision and support to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), serves as a clinical resource for other Adult Day Care program locations, and assists leadership with quality improvement, regulatory compliance, staff education, and continuity of nursing services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Adult Day Care:

• Practice environmental safety and sanitation.
• Always follow Adult Day Care and Agency Health and Safety policies and protocols.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at other Adult Day Care program locations, as assigned. May also provide nursing coverage at other agency centers when staffing needs arise or coverage is required.

School (When Providing Coverage for the School LPN):

When assigned to provide coverage for the School Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Registered Nurse (RN) shall perform the following responsibilities in accordance with all applicable school policies, accrediting standards, funding agency requirements, and agency policies and procedures:

• Daily check of all children to determine health status and general welfare.
• Contact parents and/or caregivers of children and clients if medical condition warrants concern and cannot remain at facility.
• Administer all medications and perform treatments as noted in student care plans and / or according to guidelines set forth by accrediting and funding agencies.
• Deal with all medical emergencies.
  • Be familiar with the student health status and report any unusual occurrences to the Director.
• Provide parents and caregivers individually and / or in group with information to include but not limited to nutrition, cleanliness, health, physical care.
• Alert parents regarding renewal date for inoculations and if necessary, provide assistance to obtain inoculations needed by children.
• Provide training in CPR, First Aide and universal precautions to staff.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections.
• Maintain a daily log of all nursing /medical issues and maintain current nursing/progress notes.
• Store medical equipment and medications appropriately.
• Monitor student special diets, as needed.
  • Assist participants with meals and snacks including, but not limited to, assisting with setup, coaching participants, feeding.
  • Routinely assess and document appetite, functioning level of self-feeding.
• Always follow the School Health policy and protocols.
• Inform Director/Supervisor of any concerns or issues that involve the health and safety of the children immediately.
• Attend in-services and other trainings as required

Other:

• Ensure the safety of all staff, volunteers, visitors and individuals receiving services at Easterseals.
  • Act in compliance with Medical and Non-Medical Emergency Procedures.
  • Assist individuals in evacuating building during emergency situations to include but not limited to fire drills and external disaster drills. Specific duties to be assigned by immediate supervisor.
  • Assume assigned responsibility for non-clinical duties during disaster and/or drills including but not limited to safety of files/office areas, closure of doors.
• Work a flexible schedule as required (i.e. month end closing).
• Participate in continuous agency wide quality and performance improvement and comply with all Quality Improvement requirements.
• Adhere to the use of Universal Health & Safety Precautions as applicable

Clinical Leadership

• Provide clinical guidance and support to LPNs, HHAs, and CNAs.
• Review nursing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure nursing practices comply with Florida Nurse Practice Act, AHCA, ASPEN, and agency policies.
• Assist with development, implementation, and evaluation of participant care plans.
• Serve as the clinical liaison between the Adult Day Care programs, physicians, pharmacies, families, and other healthcare providers.

Oversight of Other Centers

• Provide clinical oversight to nursing staff assigned to other Adult Day Care locations.
• Conduct periodic site visits or chart reviews, as assigned.
• Assist with orientation, competency validation, and ongoing training of nursing staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff across all Adult Day Care locations.
• Provide consultation and support to Directors and program leadership regarding participant health concerns and nursing services.

Quality and Regulatory Compliance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Light and occasionally heavy work.

EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY REQUIRED TO OPERATE includes, but is not limited to:

Educational & Experiential Requirements:

Reporting to this position:

Home Health Aides (HHAs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) assigned to Adult Day Care Services and the School, including those at other agency program locations, as applicable.