Licensed Practical Nurse

iaedp; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Matching Program

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Futures Recovery Healthcare in Tequesta, Florida, is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with detox and addiction treatment experience to join our dedicated care team.

You will assess residents, administer medications, coordinate with nursing leadership, and help maintain accurate medical records while upholding CARF and state licensing standards.

We value teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Florida LPN license required.
• Detox experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years in a hospital or treatment center setting.
• Must be team-oriented with strong nursing and administrative skills.
• Ability to work on several assignments at once; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resident healthcare needs and communicate medical needs to Nursing Director.
• Administer prescribed medication and document nursing care accurately.
• Oversee resident medical records and ensure documentation reflects medical conditions.
• Support Operations in maintaining health and safety of residents, staff and Futures personnel.
• Participate in Risk Management and Performance Improvement activities and meetings.

Skills

LPN license

Detox experience

Hospital/treatment center exp

Team collaboration

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Futures Recovery Healthcare is a state-licensed, Joint Commission accredited behavioral healthcare provider located in Tequesta, Florida of Palm Beach County. At Futures, we are committed to treating the whole person, not just the behaviors. We have a holistic approach that is patient-centered. Our medical, clinical, behavioral health technicians, admissions, outreach, executive, culinary, alumni, and intake teams all work together to meet a patient where they are and allow them to heal and recover in a safe and nurturing environment, which is essential for whole healing and life-long mental wellness.

Futures has an immediate need for compassionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurses with experience in addictions (including detox), and eating disorders.

Duties and Competencies:

• Work cooperatively with residents, families and stakeholders assistance with their healthcare needs.
• Assess and determine the individual needs of residents upon admission and during monitoring.
• Communicate the medical needs of residents to the Director of Nursing
• Administer prescribed medication.
• Provide assistance to Director of Utilization Review in communicating pertinent nursing information.
• Oversee resident medical records and ensure that all nursing documentation is accurate and truly reflects the resident’s medical condition.
• Assist the Director of Operations in maintaining the overall Health and Safety of residents, staff and employees of Futures.
• Actively participate in all Risk Management and Performance Improvement activities and meetings.
• Assist with communicating Critical Incident Reports to the Director of Operations.
• Ensure that delivery of nursing services meets and complies with Florida State licensing requirements and CARF standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Florida LPN license required.
• Detox experience strongly preferred, but will consider substance abuse and/or eating disorder experience.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a hospital or treatment center setting.
• Must be team-oriented and have strong nursing as well as administrative skills.
• Ability to work on several assignments at once, good communication skills and strong medical background to support the clinical needs of Futures.

Benefits:

• 401(K) Matching Program
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Futures Recovery Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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