LPN - MAT Okaloosa County

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

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Job summary

Lakeview Center in Northwest Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing services to adults and children with mental health, substance use, or developmental needs. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, you will support assessment, treatment planning, and direct care in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Key requirements include an accredited nursing school diploma, active Florida LPN license, CPR certification, CPI training, computer literacy, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services to mental health, substance abuse, or developmentally disabled clients.
• Assist with assessment, treatment planning, and direct care.
• Support risk and safety management in a therapeutic environment.
• Deliver person-centered services using specialized knowledge and skills.
• Work under direction of a Registered Nurse or medical doctor.

Skills

CPR certification

Behavior management (CPI)

Computer literacy

Medicaid eligibility

Background checks compliance

Driving license

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.

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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