Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

LPN ACTS is growing and seeks a compassionate, driven individual to join the Addictions Receiving Team.

Responsibilities

• Completes medical screenings of clients to determine admission and/or continued service eligibility.
• Applies practical nursing principles and protocols for the treatment of persons served including, but not limited to, screenings, assessments and integrated planning.
• Routinely completes vitals, PPD administering/reading and applicable documentation.
• Communicates empathically with clients regarding addiction, mental illness, medications and recovery.
• Affixes medication/narcotics/treatments as prescribed by protocol or physician's order.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies and drug formularies.
• Ensures all billable/non-billable services are accurately recorded in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Prepares internal reports related to service delivery, billing, medication errors, on-the-job-injuries and other reportable incidents.
• Implementation of seclusion/restraint - Ensures nursing support personnel carry out assigned duties correctly to agency model as directed.
• Makes referrals or linkage to care for recommended medical services.
• Participates in client case staffing and treatment team meetings.
• Develops and facilitates health education groups for patients on health and social topics.
• Adheres to regulatory bodies and licensing rules, guidelines, and all established protocol to carry out all duties required by contract, licensure, accreditation, and certification relative to program or service assignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with Florida Law.
• Valid Florida Driver License.
• Regular daytime travel is required between ACTS locations and community-based programs.
• This position does not require overnight travel.
• Eligibility status, as determined by Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 and/or Local Law.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, reach, stoop, bend with prolonged periods of standing and walking at times.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to make critical decisions in high stress situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent knowledge, education, and training in the field of addiction and mental health.
• Ability to relate to clients from all social-economic class, race, sexual orientation and/or substance abuse/mental health problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

• Full-Time Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.
• 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match available for Full-Time and Part-Time.
• 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year available for Full-Time.

Pay

• Salary Range: $29.00/hr. plus night and weekend shift differential available!
• Full-Time: $2,000 sign-on bonus!
• Part-Time: $1,000 sign-on bonus!

Schedule

• Schedule: Full-Time Part-Time and PRN available!
• 7:00am-7:00pm and 7:00pm-7:00am.