Licensed Practical Nurse

Operation PAR, Inc.; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Operation PAR, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care in an outpatient behavioral health setting in Largo, FL.

You will perform nursing assessments, patient evaluations, screenings, dispense and administer medications, and educate patients on health topics. Requirements include a Florida LPN license, high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of medical or behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in medical/behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to write accurately and legibly; type at least 40 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments, patient evaluations and screenings.
• Dispense and administer medications and provide patient education.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Windows proficiency

Accurate writing

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provides nursing services to patients in an outpatient, substance use disorder treatment setting. Completes nursing assessments, patient evaluations & screenings, dispenses & administers medications, and provides patients with healthcare education. Works with all members of the Treatment Team to coordinate patient care.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.