BAYLOR DAYS - Licensed Practical Nurse

Mhrcflorida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b

PTO

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mental Health Resource Center in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support the RN in assessing patient needs and planning care. The LPN administers medications and assists the PA, ARNP, and psychiatrist in coordinating medical and psychiatric services.

This weekend shift runs every Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to 7:30 pm on the Adult Unit at MHRC North. The role requires Florida LPN licensure and either six months of nursing experience or two years as a CNA, with strong

Qualifications

• Active Florida LPN license.
• Six months nursing experience as an LPN or two years as a CNA.
• Ability to make sound decisions and recognize emergencies.
• Strong communication with families, caregivers, and staff.
• Ensure documentation meets guidelines for accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in assessing patient needs and planning care.
• Administer medications under supervision of RN.
• Coordinate medical and psychiatric care with PA/ARNP/psychiatrist.
• Document clinical information accurately in records.

Skills

LPN License

Nursing Experience

Communication

Documentation

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 403b
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Company Overview

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse (RN) in assessing the needs and problems of each patient and planning appropriate and specific care. Under the supervision of the RN, the LPN is responsible for administering medications and assisting the Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), and Psychiatrist in coordinating and implementing the medical and psychiatric care of the patient.

Qualifications

• In order to be considered candidates must have a valid State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license and six months of nursing experience as an LPN or 2 years of patient care experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Licensed Practical Nurses need to make sound decisions independently and demonstrate good judgment on a daily basis, including but not limited to recognizing emergencies and life-threatening situations and responding appropriately.
• Strong communication skills are essential and this individual must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals.
• Each employee contributes to the completeness and confidentiality of clinical records by ensuring documentation, paperwork, and system entries meet internal and external guidelines for content, accuracy, and timeliness.

Position Details

Every Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am to 7:30pm/ Adult Unit/ MHRC North

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com