LPN - Weekend Days

Ambrosia Treatment Center; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Ambrosia Behavioral Health in Port Saint Lucie, FL is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team in a residential setting, providing direct nursing care during overnight hours and ensuring safety and continuity of care.

The ideal candidate has experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, and residential treatment, with strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills, CPR/BLS, and the ability to work independently while maintaining

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.
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background check. HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

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.

Job description

Ambrosia Behavioral Health is revolutionizing behavioral, substance use, and eating disorder treatment for adolescents 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.

Part-Time, Weekend Days

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to 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.
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background check. HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration