In this vital role, you will provide direct nursing care, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of health and safety.
Posted Oct 9
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · Overnight, 7pm-7am 12 hour shifts 7pm-7am over night shift availability
Unit and setting
Long Term Care
License
RN license Valid nursing license with current registration in the relevant jurisdiction.Valid nursing license with current registration
Term
Per Diem
Do you qualify?
License
Valid nursing license with current registrationValid nursing license with current registration in the relevant jurisdiction.
Certification
Current CPR/BLS certification
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Proven patient care experience in hospital or clinical settingProven experience in patient care within a hospital or clinical setting.
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Understanding of physiology, anatomy and medical terminologyStrong understanding of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology essential for accurate assessments.
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Knowledge of medical documentation practicesKnowledge of medical documentation practices and maintaining detailed medical records.
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Familiarity with HIPAA regulationsFamiliarity with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality at all times.
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Excellent communication skillsExcellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
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Works efficiently in a fast-paced environment with attention to detailAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
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Strong clinical assessment skills
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Excellent communication and leadership abilities
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Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
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Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations
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AHCA Clearinghouse background screeningThis position requires screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse.
Preferred
Experience
Long-term care or skilled nursing experienceExperience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventionsDeliver comprehensive patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions.
Day to day
Monitor vital signs, symptoms and overall condition for changesMonitor vital signs, symptoms, and overall patient condition to identify changes requiring immediate attention.
Day to day
Maintain accurate medical documentation under HIPAAMaintain accurate and thorough medical documentation, including medical records and progress notes, adhering to HIPAA privacy regulations.
Day to day
Administer medications and treatments per protocolAdminister medications and treatments following prescribed protocols while ensuring patient safety at all times.
Day to day
Communicate with patients, families and team to coordinate care and educateCommunicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to coordinate care plans and provide education.
Day to day
Apply physiology and anatomy knowledge to patient conditionsUtilize strong knowledge of physiology and anatomy to understand patient conditions and support appropriate interventions.
Day to day
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations including HIPAAEnsure compliance with all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA privacy standards and medical terminology accuracy.
Hours stated
12 hour shifts- FT, PT, PRN 7pm-7am over night shift availability.
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a RN Floor Nurse, where your expertise in patient care and medical knowledge will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. In this vital role, you will provide direct nursing care, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of health and safety. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help create a compassionate environment that promotes healing and well-being for all patients.
Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions.
Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and overall patient condition to identify changes requiring immediate attention.
Maintain accurate and thorough medical documentation, including medical records and progress notes, adhering to HIPAA privacy regulations.
Administer medications and treatments following prescribed protocols while ensuring patient safety at all times.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to coordinate care plans and provide education.
Utilize strong knowledge of physiology and anatomy to understand patient conditions and support appropriate interventions.
Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA privacy standards and medical terminology accuracy.
Qualifications
Valid nursing license with current registration in the relevant jurisdiction.
Proven experience in patient care within a hospital or clinical setting.
Strong understanding of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology essential for accurate assessments.
Knowledge of medical documentation practices and maintaining detailed medical records.
Familiarity with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality at all times.
Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Join us in delivering exceptional nursing care that transforms lives! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your passion for healthcare can truly flourish.
Additional
Requirements
Current CPR/BLS certification
Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
Strong clinical assessment skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations
12 hour shifts- FT, PT, PRN 7pm-7am over night shift availability.
“Note: This position requires screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. Please visit https://ahca.myflorida.com/health-quality-assurance/bureau-of-central-services/background-screening/clearinghouse for more information.”
Neighborhoods+NW Palm Bay is highly favored by commuters due to its immediate proximity to West Melbourne retail corridors and Interstate 95. In contrast, Lockmar Estates is renowned for expansive, wooded lots, classic Florida ranch architecture, and the absence of HOA restrictions. Other established communities include Turkey Creek subdivisions around Port Malabar and Troutman Road, alongside master-planned developments and townhome enclaves like Bayside Lakes, Vista Oaks, and Windsor Park further south and west.
NW Palm Bay is highly favored by commuters due to its immediate proximity to West Melbourne retail corridors and Interstate 95. In contrast, Lockmar Estates is renowned for expansive, wooded lots, classic Florida ranch architecture, and the absence of HOA restrictions. Other established communities include Turkey Creek subdivisions around Port Malabar and Troutman Road, alongside master-planned developments and townhome enclaves like Bayside Lakes, Vista Oaks, and Windsor Park further south and west.
Getting around+Palm Bay is overwhelmingly car-dependent, and daily travel hinges on Interstate 95 and major east-west arteries. Shift workers traveling north toward major medical centers in Melbourne, such as HealthFirst facilities, typically face drives of twenty to twenty-five minutes from northern and western neighborhoods, though ongoing road construction, arterial bottlenecks, and the city's sheer geographic spread can stretch commute times from southern enclaves.
Palm Bay is overwhelmingly car-dependent, and daily travel hinges on Interstate 95 and major east-west arteries. Shift workers traveling north toward major medical centers in Melbourne, such as HealthFirst facilities, typically face drives of twenty to twenty-five minutes from northern and western neighborhoods, though ongoing road construction, arterial bottlenecks, and the city's sheer geographic spread can stretch commute times from southern enclaves.
Outdoors+Outdoor life centers on the water and regional green spaces, anchored by the 130-acre Turkey Creek Sanctuary with its boardwalks winding through sand pines, saw palmettos, and live oaks along blackwater streams. Anglers enjoy freshwater bass fishing at the Stick Marsh and saltwater redfish or snook in the Indian River Lagoon, while off-road enthusiasts utilize the Grapefruit Trail for BMX and dirt biking, and families gather at Fred Poppe Regional Park for athletics.
Outdoor life centers on the water and regional green spaces, anchored by the 130-acre Turkey Creek Sanctuary with its boardwalks winding through sand pines, saw palmettos, and live oaks along blackwater streams. Anglers enjoy freshwater bass fishing at the Stick Marsh and saltwater redfish or snook in the Indian River Lagoon, while off-road enthusiasts utilize the Grapefruit Trail for BMX and dirt biking, and families gather at Fred Poppe Regional Park for athletics.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Palm Bay
Palm Bay distinguishes itself on the Space Coast as an expansive, low-density haven where healthcare workers can secure substantial living space and modern homes within commuting range of major regional employers like HealthFirst. Rather than offering a traditional walkable core, the city is a broad patchwork of residential communities—from the oversized, un-deeded wooded lots of Lockmar Estates to master-planned neighborhoods like Bayside Lakes and commuter-friendly NW Palm Bay along Interstate 95. Between shifts, recreation is thoroughly tied to Florida's coastal outdoors: nurses can spot manatees along the shaded boardwalks of Turkey Creek Sanctuary, launch kayaks into the Indian River Lagoon, hike local nature trails, or watch rocket launches arc across the eastern sky. The fundamental trade-off is the city's thorough car dependency and rapid suburban growth, which results in active road construction and requires driving into neighboring Melbourne for vibrant downtown nightlife and hospital campus commutes. For medical professionals who prioritize roomy residential layouts, peaceful neighborhoods, and year-round water access over urban density, Palm Bay provides a functional and scenic Florida home base.
