PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Apalachee Center; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A behavioral health service provider in Tallahassee is seeking a skilled nurse to deliver patient care. The role involves assessing patient needs, administering medications, and providing nursing services under the supervision of an RN. Candidates should have a current nursing license and experience in mental health care is preferred. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current nursing license.
• Ability to document patient care accurately.
• Experience in a mental health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing assessment and care.
• Documents patient care in compliance with policies.
• Implements physician orders for patient management.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Crisis intervention

Patient monitoring

Job description

Overview

Delivery of nursing care. Applies current nursing principles and techniques in the care and treatment of patients. Takes vital signs and administers medication as prescribed. Assists physicians in patient management and treatment. Provides nursing assessment, monitoring, education, and treatment services and activities. Provides crisis intervention. Completes nursing assessments under the supervision of an RN.

Essential/Core Job-specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing assessment, care, and completes documentation in accordance with agency policy/program procedures and treatment plans.
• Receives, documents, and implements Admission, Standing/Routine and ad hoc physician orders in accordance with Residential Procedures. Completes resident MARs in accordance with unit procedures.
• Administers medication and documents administration in accordance with unit procedures. Maintains compliance with applicable medication storage, disposal, and narcotic control policies and procedures.

Base pay range

$26.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Additional information

Apalachee Center, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral health services across 8 counties (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties). Apalachee Center, Inc. offers competitive benefits for our full-time positions to include health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long term disability, paid time off, and more.

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Mental Health Care