PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
Apalachee Center, Inc. is best known for helping individuals and families of North Florida succeed in recovering from emotional, psychiatric, and substance abuse crises. Apalachee Center, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral health services across 8 counties (Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties). 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.
Requirements
- Official transcripts from approved vocational or technical school.
- Licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464.
- Must obtain and maintain current CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one (1) year of LPN experience preferred.
- Previous psychiatric and/or substance abuse experience preferred.
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.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- basic life insurance
- long term disability
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
