Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Adult Day Center Registered Nurse

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Adult Day Center Registered Nurse - Boca Raton, FL. Summary of Responsibilities: * Independently assesses and evaluates health of adult day center participants. * Provides care and treatment and counsels for minor illnesses and injuries, exercising independent judgement following guidelines. * Documents all patient findings and nursing actions in the participant chart and other records as appropriate. * Maintains confidentiality of records and of individuals' personal health information at all times. * Assists with medication management as needed. * Performs treatments and procedures ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner. * Implements emergency procedures as needed. * Provides case management and follow-up for participants and caregivers, providing health education, assessment, nutrition education, promotion of safe caregiving, and prevention of illness and injury. * Administers medications following guidelines and as ordered by a physician or an advanced registered nurse practitioner. * Assist with maintaining supply levels in the center and with the maintenance of equipment in sanitary and operative condition. * Assists with participant activities of daily living as needed. * Assists with daily flow of participant activities and Center operations. * Assists with group and individual activities, answers telephones, gives appropriate information, and counsels participants and caregivers using professional and independent judgement. * Assumes responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor ensuring proper functions of the Center. * Attends staff meetings and family conferences as scheduled and serves on Ad Hoc Committees as necessary. The College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves. FAU Benefits and Perks If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: * Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. * State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. * State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service * Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php * Sick Leave Pool Program * Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion). * Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf * Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php Explore Living in Palm Beach County The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: www.bdb.org/apartments Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree from an accredited institution in appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statues, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210, Florida Administrative Code required. Salary: $25.00 per hour. College or Department: CON: Memory Wellness Center Daycare Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Application Deadline: 2024-11-04 Special Instructions to Applicant: This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Applicants may claim Veterans' Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans' Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at [email protected]. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004. As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.