Part-Time LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches • Safety Harbor, FL

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About The Position

The part-time Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing support for youth residing in the Safety Harbor program by coordinating medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services and maintaining accurate health records. The position reports directly to the Safety Harbor Program Director and is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The nurse develops schedules and provides health-related training and education for youth and staff, coordinates routine and emergency care, completes youth assessments and chart audits, and obtains and maintains medication consents. Backup duties include consulting with staff about youth medical needs and treatment protocols; maintaining clinic records, files, facilities, supplies, and equipment; assisting with Medicaid and other insurance matters; liaising with medical providers; and monitoring medication administration, medication logs, and prescribed treatments.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, as required by Florida law. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace and has an extensive background screening process.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida.
• Sound knowledge of medical procedures.
• Ability to make proper judgments in crises.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare necessary reports.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive health information.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and its use.
• Ability to model good health and hygienic practices.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals; and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including percentages, proportions, and basic measurements, and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Ability to identify problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret varied instructions, and manage situations involving multiple variables.
• Valid Florida driver's license and ability to maintain a safe driving record consistent with agency policy.
• Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nursing experience, especially working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and provide health and medical training and education to youth and staff, including CPR, First Aid, OSHA, nutrition, and other assigned topics.
• Arrange or coordinate routine and emergency medical, dental, vision, and other services for youth.
• Complete initial and ongoing youth assessments and chart audits, including physical, dental, vision, and hearing assessments as appropriate.
• Obtain initial medication consents and maintain current medication consents.
• Consult with staff about youth medical needs, provide related training, monitor treatment protocols prescribed by doctors, and follow up on first aid.
• Set up and maintain clinic records and files, including administrative and youth records.
• Maintain the clinic and/or campus first-aid area in a neat and clean condition, and ensure supplies and equipment are adequate and regularly inventoried.
• Assist the Business Manager or Program Bookkeeper with Medicaid and other third-party insurance eligibility, claims, or billing matters.
• Maintain relationships with the medical community and liaise between Youth Ranches and medical providers, including doctors, dentists, orthodontists, emergency rooms, and pharmacies.
• Monitor staff administration of prescription and over-the-counter medications, medication logs, and follow-up on prescribed treatments; provide supervisors with input regarding staff adherence to protocols and treatments.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
• Annual leave and sick leave
• 11 holidays
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, and Aflac products available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree