Clinical Support Staff Nurses- Days and Nights -LPN/RN Tampa area

📢 Now Hiring: Clinical Support Staff Nurse – Full-Time (Day & Night Shifts Available)
📍 Location: Assigned Group Home(s) | 💼 Job Type: Full-Time | 🕒 Shift: To Be Determined (includes rotating weekends)
📋 Reports To: Assistant Director of Nursing

Position Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Clinical Support Staff Nurse in a group home setting. This role is vital in providing quality clinical oversight and support for individuals with developmental and medical needs—without staff management responsibilities. You'll work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, quality care, and safety standards across assigned group homes.

Key Responsibilities

🩺 Clinical Support & Oversight

• Monitor the health status of residents and promptly report changes.


• Provide direct nursing care including assessments, medication administration, and emergency response.


• Ensure all medical documentation is accurate, timely, and HIPAA-compliant.


• Perform routine clinical rounds at assigned homes—must have reliable transportation.


• Maintain and update patient charts, shift reports, and incident reports.

📚 Staff Training & Compliance

• Educate and train direct care staff on individual health plans and related protocols.


• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of medications and supplies.


• Promote and monitor infection control and universal precautions.


• Support compliance with APD, DCF, FDOH, and OSHA standards.

📆 Administrative Tasks

• Coordinate medical appointments, lab work, and transportation.


• Review and contribute to care plans in collaboration with the nursing and support team.


• Maintain inventory and readiness of medical supplies in group homes.


• Respond to after-hours emergencies when on-call and follow protocol.

Requirements

• Active LPN or RN license in the state of Florida (required)


• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)


• Minimum 2 years of clinical leadership experience (lead/supervisor/floor nurse) in a healthcare or group home setting


• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or complex medical needs (vents, trachs, G-tubes preferred)


• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills


• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in group homes, behavioral health, or long-term care


• Familiarity with Florida Medicaid waiver programs and regulatory standards

Work Environment

• This position is hands-on and conducted in residential group homes.


• You will interact with consumers and support staff daily and may travel between multiple locations.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $30–$37/hr


• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life


• Ability to work OT when available 

For IMMEDIATE consideration apply!

Carkister Oliver, our HR Manager/Recruiter, will reach out to you within 24 hours. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference and become part of our compassionate and dedicated team at 5 Star Cares!

Contact Mon-Fri 10a-4p 813.377.2258