Licensed Practical Nurse - BARC Residential

About the Role

Performs specialized licensed practical nursing work for Broward County's substance abuse program. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates patients on admission and throughout treatment stay; obtains medical, surgical, and/or substance abuse and psychiatric history and elicits reason for seeking treatment.
• Performs physical assessment including vital signs and observation of physical/mental status; performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screenings.
• Renders practical nursing and health support services to program patients; provides personal care assistance to service patients as needed; monitors client behavior and general health; reports and records status.
• Works from the orders directed by a physician; cosigns all orders; documentation and administration of oral, ophthalmic, otic, intramuscular, topical, transdermal, and subcutaneous medications.
• Provides first aid and wound care as ordered.
• Assesses and evaluates patients to recommend further medical and/or psychiatric intervention or referral to other healthcare facilities.
• Follows agency procedures for control, storage, and administration of medications and for usage of medical supplies; orders medications and transcribes doctors' orders.
• Provides information to doctors, counselors, dietary staff, and continued care with outside agencies, 911, Department of Health, or the court system.
• Interfaces with other internal and external healthcare providers for coordination of care.
• Obtains report from the previous shift on the status of each patient on the unit; keeps a record of any changes affecting patients and reports those changes to the oncoming shift; maintains a running tally of admissions and discharges for the shift.
• Reviews treatment plans and participates in discharge/aftercare planning with nursing/clinical staff.
• Assessment and documentation of status of Oxygen tank, Glucometers, Fridge temperatures, and hand sanitizer dispensers.
• Education, administration, follow-up assessment of site, and documentation of MAT Vivitrol injections.
• Participate and contribute to Quality Assurance practices by completing incident reports, tracking infections, medication errors, post-fall assessments, and chart auditing.
• Scan and/or upload documentation to client electronic medical record.
• Inventory medications brought in on admission, complete medication destruction according to facility policy and procedure.
• Complete admission screening and assessment of clients including but not limited to: UDS/Pregnancy testing, client searches, CO2 testing, fetal doppler, and nursing assessments.
• Inventory discharge medications received from pharmacy.
• Provide discharge instructions and education to clients prior to discharge.
• Attend staff meetings, shift change meetings, client staffing, and case conferences as assigned/requested.
• Utilize electronic fax utility to receive and send documentation/orders as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate via phone, email, and electronic health record inbox.
• Facilitate Medical groups as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires completion of course work from an accredited practical nursing education program.
• Requires two (2) years' experience as a licensed practical nurse, including six (6) months experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health nursing.
• Licensed as a practical nurse by the State of Florida and current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification at time of application.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

Preferences

• Associates, Bachelors, or Masters Degree in Nursing or Related Health Science.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Substance Abuse/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nursing Certification.
• One (1) or more years experience with Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) including injectables.
• Bilingual.

Skills

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Strategic Mindset: Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Work Environment

Physical Demands: Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of the fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards: Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.

Schedule

We are currently hiring for 3 different shifts; all shifts require availability to work alternating weekends.

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM – 10-hour shift, 4 days per week.
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM – 10-hour shift, 4 days per week.
• Overnight Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM – 5 days per week.

Benefits

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year.
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year.
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2K annually).
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Health Benefits:
  • High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79. Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually.
  • Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan.
• 457 Deferred Compensation – County matches up to $2,000 a year.

Pay

Salary Range for this position is $56,500 to $77,000.