LPN – Mental Health Care Navigator

Tri-County Human Services, Inc.; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Medical Director, or Attending Physician.

Duties include taking histories, administering medications, and recording in medical records, with referrals to clinicians as needed. This role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and current LPN licensure with the Florida Board of Nursing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current licensure by the Florida Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Takes medical histories from and conducts nursing assessments with program clients.
• Makes appropriate referrals to the Attending Physician, Psychiatrist, or counseling staff.
• Notes physician orders, assists with lab tests and physical exams, and draws blood from clients, as necessary.
• Administers prescribed medications per unit policy.
• Participates in nursing shift change report assuring that necessary information is provided to the on-coming nurse.
• Makes entries in client medical records in accordance with unit policy, licensing rules, and accreditation standards.
• Oversees the daily activities of clients and participates in the provision of clinical services to clients when appropriate.
• In the absence of a Registered Nurse acts as shift supervisor providing leadership and direction for Human Services Technicians.
• Performs other reasonable and related duties as assigned by Nursing Supervisor and/or Program Manager.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Client medical records

Leadership / shift supervision

Education

LPN licensure (Florida Board of Nursing)

Job description

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care under supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Medical Director, or Attending Physician.

Duties include taking histories, administering medications, and recording in medical records, with referrals to clinicians as needed. This role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and current LPN licensure with the Florida Board of Nursing.