Assistant Nursing Supv LPN MAPs

Operation PAR, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Florida is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care in an outpatient substance abuse setting. You will perform nursing assessments, patient evaluations and screenings, dispense medications, and educate patients on health care.

You will work with the program physician and treatment team to coordinate care, and assist with hiring, training and supervising nursing staff and the medical unit secretary.

Qualifications

• Nursing skills applicable to outpatient behavioral health settings.
• Ability to document and communicate patient information clearly.
• Strong teamwork and coordination with physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in an outpatient, substance abuse setting.
• Perform nursing assessments, patient evaluations and screenings.
• Dispense medications and provide patient healthcare education.
• Coordinate patient care with the program physician and treatment team.
• Assist with hiring, training and supervising nursing staff and the medical unit secretary.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Patient evaluations

Medication education

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provides nursing care to patients in an outpatient, substance abuse setting. Does nursing assessments, patient evaluations and screenings, dispenses medications and provides the patient with health care education. Works with the program physician and other members of the treatment team to coordinate patient care. Assists with hiring, training and supervising nursing staff and medical unit secretary.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Commitment to workplace of dignity and respectCompliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelinesAbility to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamworkAbility to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company’s attendance policiesAbility to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative mannerEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma / GED requiredOne year of experience working in the medical and/or behavioral health field preferred.LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS:Valid driver's licenseFlorida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license requiredMust pass a level II background check and drug screeningMust maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, In. policiesESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:Ability to write accurately and legiblyModerate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computersAbility to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of timeAbility to bend, stoop and reachAbility to sit in meetings for extended periods of timeAbility to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoorsAbility to lift and carry 10 poundsGood hearing and visionReasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:Treatment program / hospital environmentExposure to individuals who may be experiencing emotional distress or agitationPossible exposure to clients with communicable diseasesWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.