LPN Relief - MAT Okaloosa County

Lakeview Center Inc.; Shalimar (FL); On-site; USD 32,490 - 35,029; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Center Inc. in Shalimar, Florida, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing services to clients with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe therapeutic environment, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans. Candidates must possess a valid nursing license, CPR certification, and strong behavior management skills. Compensation ranges from $23.58 to $25.43 per hour, based on experience. Join a team dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school.
• Must have a valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in Florida.
• Certification in CPR is required.
• Ability to perform client behavior management techniques effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services to clients under supervision.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Conduct assessments and treatment planning.

Skills

Behavior management techniques

Client communication

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license in Florida

CPR certification

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Background Screening

A Level II background screening is required. HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

EEO Statement

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