Lead Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Job summary

SalusCare, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Lead Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in mental health and substance use disorders for our outpatient programs. You will oversee nursing operations, ensure patient safety, and foster a therapeutic care environment.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, collaboration with Pharmacy and Clinical Leadership, and training staff. A Florida LPN license is required; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires an L.P.N. certificate and active Florida LPN license.
• One year of health or human services experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and use the company EHR within required timeframes.
• Proficiency with Windows OS; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews operating procedures for nursing care and clinic flow.
• Prepare monthly data reports and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Act as liaison between Pharmacy and Clinical Leadership committees.
• Train new LPN and Medical Assistant staff; manage staff schedules.
• Assist with client check-in, take vitals, update EHR.

Skills

Documentation

Electronic Health Record systems

Dual Diagnosis

Education

LPN certification

Tools

EHR systems

Windows OS

Job description

Important notice: SalusCare, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. SalusCare, Inc is a drug freeworkplace and adheres to the drug free workplace program as outlined under Florida workers' compensation law. All applicants beingconsidered for employment will be required to undergo a drug screen and a level 2 background check through the Department of Children and Families and Agency for HealthCare Administration. Refusal to submit or positive results of the test will prohibit youfrom being offered employment. https://info.flclearinghouse.com To read more about EEO, to read more about this visit the Government website by clicking here. Start Over with Job Search

Looking for a compassionate Lead Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in care of patients with mental health and substance use disorders. Skilled in medication administration, documentation and substance use disorders. Committed to providing a therapeutic environment, meticulous documentation, and collaborative care in our Outpatient programs.

Job Responsibilities:

What you will do.

• Develops and reviews operating procedures pertaining to nursing care, treatment, compliance, and flow of clinic in consultation with leadership.
• Responsible for monthly data reports and ensuring corrective actions required in a timely and accurate manner.
• Liaison between Pharmacy committee and Clinical Leadership committees
• Train new LPN and Medical Assistant staff, monitor and arranges schedules for staff.
• Assists with check-in of clients, completes vitals and monitors, updates and reviews information in EHR.

Why SalusCare?

• Established nonprofit serving Southwest Florida
• Mission-driven, community based organization
• Opportunity to influence program growth and development
• Generous PTO

Preferred Skills:

• Documentation
• Experience working with Electronic Health Record systems
• Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health & Substance Abuse)

Additional Requirements:

• Successful pre-employment medical screening (drug test & TB)
• Completion of one week orientation

Job Qualifications:

• Requires an L.P.N. certificate in nursing and a clear/active Florida LPN license.
• One year of experience in health, human services field is preferred.
• Must be able to attain competency with company electronic health record and use it effectively within required timeframes.
• Computer skills in Windows operating systems required.
• Bilingual a plus. If applicable, must possess a valid Florida driver's license, current auto insurance, a reliable vehicle and a good driving history.