Licensed Practical Nurse

The Recovery Village•Lake Worth, FL

12d

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses join our team! Hiring FT, PT, & PRN Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities. Founded in December 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems now has facilities across the U.S. Every facility in our network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and first responders is also offered in select facilities. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions; establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families are key elements of this position. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following: Job Duties: Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care. Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled Level of Care transfers in AVATAR Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT’s with the creation/modification of observation sheets Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance. Other Required Tasks: Demonstrates ability to collaborate with the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning. Demonstrates ability to participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings. Demonstrates ability to interact with clients with compassion and respect. Demonstrates ability to display good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences; is on time for scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with other staff members and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member. Demonstrates ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting. Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress. Demonstrates ability to accept and utilize supervision. Demonstrates ability to address problems noted by supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Certification in Practical Nursing or equivalent as per state law
Licensed to practice in the State of Florida

Nice To Haves

Higher education preferred
Two years’ experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Experience in a Behavioral health setting ideal

Responsibilities

Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care.
Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign
Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues
Order supplies, inventory management, maintain/organize supply room
Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers
Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled
Level of Care transfers in AVATAR
Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT’s with the creation/modification of observation sheets
Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance.
Demonstrates ability to collaborate with the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.
Demonstrates ability to participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
Demonstrates ability to interact with clients with compassion and respect.
Demonstrates ability to display good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences; is on time for scheduled shifts and prepared to begin work.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with other staff members and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrates ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.
Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress.
Demonstrates ability to accept and utilize supervision.
Demonstrates ability to address problems noted by supervisor.

Benefits

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.
Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.
Competitive Starting Pay plus night shift differential
Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
Retirement: 401K + match
Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life
Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
And much more!

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