Licensed Practical Nurse - BARC Residential

Broward County • Coral Springs, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Licensed Practical Nurse (BARC Residential) positions with the Human Services Department - Broward Addiction Recovery Center. The Human Services Department is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse that will provide comprehensive patient assessment, medical screening, medication administration, and ongoing monitoring throughout treatment. They also supports care coordination, documentation, quality assurance activities, and collaboration with internal and external healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective patient care within a County addiction and substance-abuse treatment environment.

Requirements

• Requires completion of course work from an accredited practical nursing education program.
• Requires two (2) years' experience as a licensed practical nurse, including six (6) months experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health nursing experience.
• Licensed as a practical nurse by the State of Florida and current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification at time of application.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing or Related Health Science
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Substance Abuse/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nursing Certification
• One (1) or more years experience with Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) including injectables
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates patients on admission and throughout treatment stay; obtains medical, surgical, and/or substance abuse and psychiatric history and elicits reason for seeking treatment.
• Performs physical assessment including vital signs and observation of physical/mental status; performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screenings.
• Renders practical nursing and health support services to program patients; provides personal care assistance to service patients as needed; monitors client behavior and general health; reports and records status.
• Works from the orders directed by a physician; cosigns all orders; documentation and administration of oral, opthalmic, otic, intramuscular, topical, transdermal, and subcutaneous medications. Provides first aid and wound care as ordered.
• Assesses and evaluates patients in order to recommend to a clinician, case manager, clinical superior, Registered Nurse, Medical/Psychiatric provider, or Medical Director, of any concerns that may warrant further medical and/or psychiatric intervention or referral to other health care facilities.
• Follows agency procedures for control, storage and administration of medications and for usage of medical supplies; orders medications and transcribes doctors orders.
• Provides information to doctors, counselors, dietary staff, and continued care with outside agencies, 911, Department of Health, or the court system.
• Interfaces with other internal and external health care providers for coordination of care.
• Obtains report from the previous shift on the status of each patient on the unit; keeps a record of any changes affecting patients and report those changes to the oncoming shift; maintains a running tally of admissions and discharges for the shift.
• Reviews treatment plans and participates in discharge/aftercare planning with nursing/clinical staff.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Assessment and documentation of status of Oxygen tank, Glucometers, Fridge temperatures, and hand sanitizer dispensers.
• Education, administration, follow up assessment of site, and documentation of MAT Vivitrol injections.
• Participate and contribute to Quality Assurance practices by completing incident reports, tracking infections, medication errors, post fall assessments, and chart auditing.
• Scan and/or upload documentation to client electronic medical record.
• Inventory medications brought in on admission, complete medication destruction according to facility policy and procedure.
• Complete admission screening and assessment of clients including but not limited to: UDS/Pregnancy testing, client searches, C02 testing, fetal doppler, and nursing assessments.
• Inventory discharge medications received from pharmacy. Provide discharge instructions and education to clients prior to discharge.
• Attend staff meetings, shift change meetings, client staffing, and case conferences as assigned/requested.
• Utilize electronic fax utility to receive and send documentation/ orders as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate via phone, email, and electronic health record inbox.
• Facilitate Medical groups as assigned.

Benefits

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Benefits
• High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
• County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation
• County matches up to $2,000 a year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree