LPN (32hr/week)
About The Position
Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research. We are seeking compassionate, non-judgmental, and highly empathic individuals to join our specialized medical team as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Operation PAR’s Medication Assisted Patient Services (MAPS) program on our NEW Mobile Unit within the community. This is a critically important position that offers a unique opportunity to impact meaningful and positive change in the lives of individuals suffering from the effects of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). If you are searching for a job with meaning and purpose – doing work you can truly feel proud of at the end of each day, then please review the job details below and consider applying today.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED required
- Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
- CPR and First Aid certification to be completed within six months of employment
- Ability to write accurately and legibly
- Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
- Ability to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.
- Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, stoop and reach
- Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time
- Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors
- Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds
- Good hearing and vision
- Ability to drive mobile unit
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must pass a level II background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in the medical and/or behavioral health field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing services to patients in an outpatient, substance use disorder treatment setting.
- Completes nursing assessments, patient evaluations & screenings, dispenses & administers medications, and provides patients with healthcare education.
- Works with all members of the Treatment Team to coordinate patient care.
- Maintains clear and safe driving record
- Maintain and operate mobile MAT unit safely
- Performs beginning and end of day check lists to set up and secure end of day mobile unit requirements.
Benefits
- Shift diff for weekends +$1.00
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
