Quest Inc.·Tampa, Florida
The nurse is responsible for administering medications and treatments while monitoring clients for health changes and illness symptoms. They must manage various medical devices and ensure therapeutic positioning and safety during client outings.
Company Overview Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!
Company Values, Mission, and Vision At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Why You'll Love Working Here Full-time employees: Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery Dental and vision coverage Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with up to 2.5% match Tuition assistance and reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more! Part-time and part-time on-call employees: Quest, Inc. provides 401(K) with company match and EAP for part-time/part-time on call employees
Current Schedules Available: PRN Days
Complies with nursing policies and procedures to ensure nursing standards are met. Promotes optimal health for clients Administers medications and treatments per physician’s orders and in accordance with state and federal guidelines Administer medications via all routes, without restriction, including controlled substances Must be able to assist clients with all health and medical devices, including but not limited to glasses, hearing devices, tracheotomies, G/J tubes, colostomies, urostomies, apnea monitors, CPAP machines, ventilators, oxygen, oxygen concentrators, nebulizer machines, suction devices, suctioning toothbrushes, etc. Monitors clients for seizures, medication side effects, signs, and symptoms of illness, and provides necessary nursing interventions Informs the physician of health status change/accidents, and injuries of clients. Notifies Director of Nursing or Health Care Coordinator of emergency situations Assists with quality assurance reviews, files documents in charts, and purges charts Assists with Respiratory Therapy and IV Therapy as needed to include pushing IV medications and mixing of IV medications Assists with clinical evaluations and assessment of medication administration and /or understanding of medical procedures of clients Attends and participates in meetings and trainings Ensures client’s mealtime procedures and therapeutic positioning procedures, including client transfers, are followed Reports to work for scheduled shifts. May be scheduled to work other shifts, holidays, and weekends to provide nursing coverage Reports to work during inclement weather to provide nursing coverage and assist with emergency procedures Participates in outings and appointments, including, but not limited to, loading, and unloading clients on and off vehicles, monitoring clients during transport, and assisting clients during outings
Graduation from an accredited nursing school for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)/Registered Nurses (RN) required Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Florida required Florida Driver’s License with no more than two moving violations in the past three years Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future Effectively communicate at all levels, write, and speak English using acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling, understand and follow multi-steps written and verbal instructions
Quest, Inc. is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Quest to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal statute.
Additional Benefits Information Stay healthy with enhanced coverage – medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery Full smile & clear vision – dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe Security for you and your family – company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you Short-term coverage when you need it – short-term disability for life’s unexpected moments Invest in your future – 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings Extra protection, your choice – voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available Save smarter – flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further Support for life’s challenges – confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current unrestricted LPN or RN license in Florida. A valid Florida Driver's License and the ability to work in the US without visa sponsorship are also required.
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
