LPN (Day Shift 7a-7p)

Operation PAR, Inc.; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Operation PAR, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for outpatient services in west Florida. You will perform nursing assessments, patient evaluations, screenings, dispense medications, and educate patients as part of the treatment team.

Requirements include a Florida LPN license, High School Diploma/GED, ability to pass background check and drug screen, CPR/First Aid within six months, and a valid driver’s license for mobile unit duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in medical or behavioral health preferred.
• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• CPR and First Aid certification to be completed within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing services in outpatient treatment settings.
• Performs nursing assessments, patient evaluations & screenings.
• Dispenses and administers medications; provides patient education.

Skills

Written nursing notes

Computer literacy

Typing 40 wpm

Mobility to work across facilities

Observation skills

Drive mobile unit

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Florida LPN license

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Windows basics

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.

BENEFITS:

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• 401k matching
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

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 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
• 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

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