RN/ LPN Floor Nurse

Must have active Florida Nurse license

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of the Floor Nurse position is to:

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise the daily activities and performance of nursing assistants.
• Ensure compliance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and all federal, state, and local standards governing the facility.
• Support the Director of Nursing and Nurse Supervisor/Unit Manager in maintaining the highest standards of quality resident care.

Delegation of Authority

As a Floor Nurse, you are entrusted with the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to:

• Direct and oversee care delivery.
• Coordinate nursing activities.
• Make decisions in accordance with your scope of practice and facility policy.

Core Job Functions

1. Administrative Duties

• Direct daily functions of CNAs.
• Ensure nursing staff compliance with facility policies and nursing procedures.
• Participate in state and federal inspections.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a holistic care approach.
• Document shift activities and incidents thoroughly.

2. Charting and Documentation

• Complete EMR entries for admissions, discharges, transfers, incidents.
• Accurately chart care provided and resident responses.
• Handle physician orders and transcribe accurately.
• Maintain updated, compliant documentation for diet changes, medications, and treatments.

3. Drug Administration

• Prepare and administer medications per physician orders and legal standards.
• Handle narcotics responsibly; maintain accurate records.
• Communicate with physicians and supervisors about discrepancies or concerns.
• Dispose of medications properly.

4. Personnel Functions

• Participate in performance evaluations and staffing decisions.
• Report call-ins and staffing issues.
• Monitor CNA performance, report concerns.
• Maintain a positive, professional working environment.
• Address complaints/grievances per facility procedures.

5. Nursing Care

• Assess or observe patient status depending on RN/LPN role.
• Ensure readiness for new admissions.
• Provide or oversee treatments, therapies, and restorative programs.
• Make physician rounds and implement medical orders.
• Monitor residents’ condition and notify appropriate parties of any changes.
• Perform skilled nursing duties (e.g., tube feedings, catheterization, specimen collection).
• Respond to emergencies, call lights, and resident/family requests.
• Support end-of-life care and post-mortem processes.

Professional Standards

• Always act in accordance with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain resident dignity, rights, and confidentiality.
• Promote a safe, clean, and respectful environment.