LPN - MAT Okaloosa County

LifeView Group; Shalimar (FL); On-site; USD 32,489,000 - 35,030,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Center in Northwest Florida seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing services to adults and youth with mental health and co-occurring conditions, under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, treatment planning support, and client-centered care in a behavioral health setting.

The base pay is hourly, from $23.58 to $25.43, with pay based on experience. Applicants must meet Florida LPN requirements, CPR certification, CPI training, and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from accredited nursing school.
• Must hold Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• CPR certification required.
• CPI training or ability to complete training.
• Able to provide integrated mental health and co-occurring services.
• Must be able to use a computer.
• Eligible for Medicaid programs.
• Must pass background screenings.
• Valid driver's license and insurable.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services under RN/MD supervision.
• Assess and contribute to treatment planning.
• Deliver person-centered services with specialized skills.
• Manage client risk and safety.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI training

Computer literacy

Medicaid eligibility

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Licensed Practical Nurse (FL)

Job description

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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