Overnight Bilingual Nurse

Overnight Bilingual Nurse (5879) – Lutheran Services Florida

This role requires a bilingual program nurse who is eager to make an impact in the lives of youth. Experience with Microsoft is preferred.

Base pay: $33.00/hr

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

The schedule for this position is night shift, weekends, and on‑call on a rotating basis (4 x 10‑hour shifts).

This position’s primary role is to treat and care for the youth in this program, providing information about any treatment procedures or aspects of their care. The nurse works closely with the Nurse Practitioner, Medical Providers, Program Director, Assistant Program Director, and other related departments.

• Manage and monitor the delivery of services to patients ensuring compliance with company policy, state and federal guidelines.
• Prepare youth for examinations, record medical intake, take vital signs, height and weight, and initiate routine lab tests after triage (e.g., pregnancy tests).
• Assist medical providers with examination procedures when needed (e.g., patient screening and triage).
• Administer medications under providers’ orders.
• Update youth charts regarding allergies, medication use, and immunization history at each visit.
• Administer immunizations under standing orders from the provider.
• Educate and counsel youth concerning disease, treatment, and disease prevention.
• Answer youth questions after consultation with the provider or according to established procedures (e.g., medication refills, lab results).
• Continuously assess for areas of improvement and develop plans and evaluation criteria.
• Oversee and direct all youth care staff to ensure adequate monitoring and quality care; assist in health education classes as necessary.
• Obtain, compile, and maintain medical files on each intake; ensure accurate daily documentation.
• Schedule and comply with required medical appointments and timelines; respond to emergency medical needs immediately.
• Maintain an accurate list of medical supplies, prescribed medications, and OTC medications; order supplies and medication when necessary.
• Collect, maintain, and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and audits to supervisors.
• Facilitate and conduct self‑administration of medication and side‑effects training for employees.
• Provide a fail‑safe plan with medication count, label accuracy, and self‑administration (including OTC drugs).
• Schedule and provide transportation when needed to clients for medical appointments with assistance from other staff.
• Submit, review, and follow up on all Significant Incidents Reports regarding medical issues.
• Participate in Quality Improvement as required.

• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with staff, coworkers, physicians, and youth.
• Develop and expand medical, specialty, and dental services with local providers.
• Maintain Health Information Privacy HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain control and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Bending, stooping, and lifting a minimum of 15‑25 lbs. required for daily tasks.
• Remaining in a standing position for extended periods of the workday.

• Registered Nurse degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing or Health Sciences, RN License according to state requirements.
• Graduated from an approved RN nursing program approved by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Passed the appropriate NCLEX‑RN Exam.

• Minimum 1 year of full‑time direct service delivery experience.
• Medical assessment and treatment skills with diverse populations of children/adolescents.
• One to two years of full‑time experience in a hospital, clinic, medical record department, or physician’s office.
• One to two years of file‑maintenance experience working with troubled adolescents or youth services; may include part‑time, volunteer, or internship experience.

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations…