Registered Nurse
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Independent Living Systems
FL
Summary
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care through comprehensive assessment, medication administration, and the implementation of individualized care plans. They are also responsible for telemetry monitoring, wound management, and educating patients and families on health management.
Job Description
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
The Registered Nurse plays an essential role in delivering high-quality patient care within diverse healthcare settings. This position involves comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care to promote patient health and recovery. The Registered Nurse collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and patient -centered care, advocating for patients' needs and educating them and their families about health management. The role demands proficiency in managing complex medical and surgical cases, including telemetry monitoring and wound care, to optimize clinical outcomes. Ultimately, the Registered Nurse contributes significantly to improving patient safety, comfort, and overall well-being through evidence-based nursing practices and compassionate care.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States.
- Completion of an accredited nursing program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Proven experience or clinical training in Nursing, and exposure to Home Health or community health settings.
- Strong understanding of Nursing principles, patient care standards and infection control practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
- Advanced certifications such as Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) or Wound Care Certification.
- Experience working with nurse practitioners or in advanced practice nursing roles.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare informatics.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care by assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and performing treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, post-discharge care, and health promotion to empower informed decision-making.
- Perform wound care management, including assessment, dressing changes, and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Monitor patients using telemetry equipment to detect cardiac and respiratory irregularities and respond promptly to emergencies.
- Advocate for patients’ rights and needs by coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive and individualized care plans.
- Document all nursing interventions, patient responses, and clinical observations accurately and timely in electronic health records.
- Collaborate with nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and support continuity of care.
Independent Living Systems, LLC, offers a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible Market.
Independent Living Systems has been an industry leader in managing home and community-based programs for over 16 years. Leveraging ILS’ award winning technology platform, ILS provides assistance beyond the clinical realm at every stage of care from hospitalization to the treatment of chronic illnesses to personalized care management including nutritional support.
As one of the country’s leading providers of Nutritional Support Services and medically tailored meals, ILS provides nutrition counseling and home delivered meals for individuals transitioning from acute settings to the home as well as for those combatting the effects of one or more chronic diseases.
In partnership with health plans, providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies, ILS provides solutions aimed at improving health outcomes while rebalancing costs.
ILS’ suite of products and services include:
MLTSS - Managed Long-Term Services Supports
Suite of solutions including assessments, care management, and coordination of home and community-based services, care planning, and back-office support
CCM - Comprehensive Care Management
A streamlined solution for ongoing care management and care optimization targeted towards special needs populations and special needs plans
Meals and Nutrition
One of the nation’s largest nutritional providers delivering consistent, high-quality therapeutic meals to elderly and at-risk populations
TPA – Third Party Administration
A fully integrated business and technology offering to support all administrative and financial reporting requirements of health plans and risk bearing entities
MSO – Management Services Organization
Population and provider-based interventions to address utilization and monitor unit costs of services
For more information please contact us via email at [email protected].
Founded
2001
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Independent Living Systems, LLC, offers a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible Market.
Independent Living Systems has been an industry leader in managing home and community-based programs for over 16 years. Leveraging ILS’ award winning technology platform, ILS provides assistance beyond the clinical realm at every stage of care from hospitalization to the treatment of chronic illnesses to personalized care management including nutritional support.
As one of the country’s leading providers of Nutritional Support Services and medically tailored meals, ILS provides nutrition counseling and home delivered meals for individuals transitioning from acute settings to the home as well as for those combatting the effects of one or more chronic diseases.
In partnership with health plans, providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies, ILS provides solutions aimed at improving health outcomes while rebalancing costs.
ILS’ suite of products and services include:
MLTSS - Managed Long-Term Services Supports
Suite of solutions including assessments, care management, and coordination of home and community-based services, care planning, and back-office support
CCM - Comprehensive Care Management
A streamlined solution for ongoing care management and care optimization targeted towards special needs populations and special needs plans
Meals and Nutrition
One of the nation’s largest nutritional providers delivering consistent, high-quality therapeutic meals to elderly and at-risk populations
TPA – Third Party Administration
A fully integrated business and technology offering to support all administrative and financial reporting requirements of health plans and risk bearing entities
MSO – Management Services Organization
Population and provider-based interventions to address utilization and monitor unit costs of services
For more information please contact us via email at [email protected].
Founded
2001
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Miami, FL
