LPN - Per Diem

Ambrosia Treatment Center; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Job summary

Ambrosia Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated LPN to join our overnight nursing team in a structured residential setting. The LPN will provide direct care, monitor patients, and support safety and continuity of care during night shifts.

The ideal candidate has an active FL LPN license, CPR/BLS, and experience in behavioral health or residential treatment. This position offers per-diem scheduling with health insurance options and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Florida.
• Experience in mental health, substance use, or residential treatment preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification current.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Compassionate, calm, and professional patient care approach.
• Ability to work independently and handle crises confidently.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care: medication administration, monitoring, and documentation.
• Record vital signs, symptom checks, and wellness rounds during shift.
• Respond promptly to medical and behavioral emergencies.
• Communicate client concerns and updates to on-call RN and clinical team.
• Maintain accurate nursing notes and EMR documentation (Kipu).
• Collaborate with residential and clinical staff to ensure a safe environment.
• Uphold confidentiality and trauma-informed care practices.

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

LPN license (FL)

Job description

Ambrosia Behavioral Health is revolutionizing behavioral, substance use, and eating disorder treatment for adolescents & adults by combining cutting edge neuroscience and precision diagnostics with compassionate, evidence-based therapies. By delivering holistic care that improves patient outcomes, individuals are empowered toward long-term recovery.

Position Overview

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) for Per-Diem shiftsto join our nursing team . The LPN provides direct nursing care and medical support to clients in a structured residential setting, ensuring safety, comfort, and continuity of care during overnight hours.

The ideal candidate has experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, and residential treatment environments, and demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to clients, including medication administration, monitoring, and documentation.
• Conduct and record vital signs, symptom checks, and wellness rounds throughout the shift.
• Respond promptly and effectively to medical and behavioral emergencies.
• Communicate client concerns, incidents, and updates to the on-call RN and clinical team.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing notes and electronic medical records (Kipu) documentation.
• Collaborate with residential and clinical staff to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and trauma-informed care practices.

Qualifications:

• Active LPN license in the State of FL
• Prior experience in mental health, substance use, or residential treatment preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification .
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Compassionate, calm, and professional approach to patient care.
• Ability to work independently and handle crisis situations confidently.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach aligned with our core values of Compassion, Excellence, and Innovation .

Our clinicians and support teams work together to care for people facing mental health and substance use challenges. We offer professional development, health insurance options, and paid time off.

Our Human Resources team can help with open roles and the application process.