LPN

Operation PAR, Inc.; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit behavioral health organization is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join the mobile unit for substance use disorder treatment in Florida. This role involves providing nursing services, completing patient assessments, and educating patients on healthcare. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Florida LPN license, and preferably have at least one year of experience in the medical field. This is a pivotal opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals suffering from Opioid Use Disorder.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and non-judgmental approach required.
• Must have valid Florida LPN license.
• Experience in medical or behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to patients in outpatient treatment.
• Complete assessments, evaluations, and screenings.
• Work with treatment team to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Compassionate

Non-judgmental

Teamwork

Healthcare education

Microsoft Windows proficiency

Education

High School Diploma / GED

One year in medical/behavioral health

Tools

CPR and First Aid certification

Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

We are seeking compassionate, non-judgmental, and highly empathic individuals to join our specialized medical team as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Operation PAR’s Medication Assisted Patient Services (MAPS) program on our NEW Mobile Unit within the community. This is a critically important position that offers a unique opportunity to impact meaningful and positive change in the lives of individuals suffering from the effects of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). If you are searching for a job with meaning and purpose – doing work you can truly feel proud of at the end of each day, then please review the job details below and consider applying today.

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. Expected 3 months of initial training will be required at outpatient treatment center prior to assignment to mobile unit facility.

Essential Job Functions

• Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect
• Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines
• Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork
• Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company’s attendance policies
• Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner
• Maintains clear and safe driving record
• Maintain and operate mobile MAT unit safely
• Performs beginning and end of day check lists to set up and secure end of day mobile unit requirements.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma / GED required
• One year of experience working in the medical and/or behavioral health field preferred.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

• CPR and First Aid certification to be completed within six months of employment
• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.

Essential Physical/Technical Skills

• Ability to write accurately and legibly
• Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
• Ability to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach
• Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time
• Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds
• Good hearing and vision
• Ability to drive mobile unit

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Environmental Conditions

• Treatment program / mobile treatment facility / county jail environment
• Exposure to possible verbal abuse and similar behavior
• Possible exposure to patients with communicable diseases
• Willingness to work in multiple counties as a part of a mobile MAT unit

Special Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Must pass a level II background check (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP