Licensed Practical Nurse: FL Center, Avon Park

Tri-County Human Services, Inc.; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide clinical support under supervision of the Nursing Director and Medical staff in a mental health program.

The role covers nursing assessments, history taking, medication administration, and coordination with physicians and counselors. The incumbent will document care, participate in shift reports, and assume leadership in RN absence.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure by the Florida Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Experience in a mental health, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring treatment setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes medical histories and conducts nursing assessments with program clients.
• Makes appropriate referrals to the Attending Physician, Psychiatrist, or counseling staff.
• Notes physician orders, assists with lab tests and physical exams, and draws blood as needed.
• Administers prescribed medications per unit policy.
• Participates in nursing shift change report ensuring essential information is conveyed to the oncoming nurse.
• Makes entries in client medical records per policy, licensing rules, and accreditation standards.
• Oversees daily activities of clients and provides clinical services when appropriate.
• In the absence of a Registered Nurse, acts as shift supervisor providing leadership for Human Services Technicians.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Nursing Supervisor and/or Program Manager.
• Will secure an individual NPI number and apply for a State of Florida Medicaid provider number within 30 days if not already held.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in FL

Job description

Position Description

Individuals in this position perform a variety of medical duties under supervision of the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, or Attending Physician. Non-medical duties may also be performed. The evaluating supervisor may be the Director of Nursing or Program Supervisor.Positi

Position Expectation

In keeping with the mission and core values of Tri-County Human Services, all persons served, stakeholders, and fellow employees will be treated with dignity, respect, and shown sensitivity to their cultural diversity. Referenced by policy numbers 100.000, 100.000A, and 100.004.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Takes medical histories from and conducts nursing assessments with program clients.
2. Makes appropriate referrals to the Attending Physician, Psychiatrist, or counseling staff.
3. Notes physician orders, assists with lab tests and physical exams, and draws blood from clients, as necessary.
4. Administers prescribed medications per unit policy.
5. Participates in nursing shift change report assuring that necessary information is provided to the on-coming nurse.
6. Makes entries in client medical records in accordance with unit policy, licensing rules, and accreditation standards.
7. Oversees the daily activities of clients and participates in the provision of clinical services to clients when appropriate.
8. In the absence of a Registered Nurse acts as shift supervisor providing leadership and direction for Human Services Technicians.
9. Performs other reasonable and related duties as assigned by Nursing Supervisor and/or Program Manager.
10. Will secure an individual NPI number and apply for a State of Florida Medicaid provider number within 30 days of employment, if the incumbent does not already have such credentials.
11. Incumbent will permit Tri-County Human Services to link this Medicaid number to Tri-County for billing purposes for Medicaid and other private insurance providers.

Minimum Training and Experience

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure by the Florida Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Experience in a mental health, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring treatment setting is preferred.

This job description is not a written nor implied contract and may be revised by Tri-County at their discretion.