LPN - MAT Okaloosa County

Lakeview Center; Shalimar (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Center in Florida is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide skilled nursing services to adults and patients in mental health and substance use care settings, under the supervision of a registered nurse or medical doctor.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, direct client care, and safety management, with a focus on integrated mental health and co-occurring services; CPR certification, computer literacy, and Florida LPN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Must have a valid Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must be able to perform CPI behavior management techniques with training.
• Must be able to provide integrated mental health and co-occurring services.
• Must be able to use a computer.
• Must be eligible to participate in Medicaid.
• Must pass state or federal background screenings.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services to adults and children under supervision.
• Conduct assessments and treatment planning; deliver direct client care.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and manage client risk and safety.
• Collaborate with RN/MD and multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.

Skills

CPR certification

Computer literacy

Behavior management (CPI)

Education

LPN license - Florida

Job description

About Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at https://elakeviewcenter.org/about-us/careers.

Overview

Primary duty is to provide skilled nursing services to mental health, substance abuse, or developmentally disabled clients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or medical doctor, and to provide a variety of related services to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. Services include but are not limited to assessment, treatment planning, direct service provision, person centered services using specialized knowledge and skills and management of client risk and safety.

Role Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.


• Must have a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida.


• Must be certified in CPR.


• Must be able to effectively perform client/patient behavior management techniques (CPI) with appropriate training.


• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.


• Must be able to use a computer.


• Must be eligible to participate in state or federally funded programs such as Medicaid.


• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.


• Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

Compensation

Base pay ranges between $23.5846 to $25.4279 per hour. Salary is based on experience.

LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.

A Level II background screening is required. For more information, please use the following link. HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration