LPN Full time / Part Time -Night Shift

Park Place Behavioral Healthcare•Kissimmee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Park Place Behavioral Health Care, we've been leading the way in mental health and substance use disorder services since 1976. As a multi-site facility, we provide a full spectrum of innovative behavioral health services tailored to meet the needs of both inpatient and outpatient clients. We're more than just a workplace. We’re a mission-driven community dedicated to improving lives. Every member of our team plays a vital role in empowering individuals and families to achieve wellness, live self-directed lives, and reach their full potential. Join our team of over 300 passionate professionals and become part of something meaningful. We’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every voice matters. We know that embracing different backgrounds and perspectives not only strengthens our culture but also enhances the care we provide. We offer more than just a job. We offer growth, balance, and the opportunity to make a difference. Our benefits include: Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Retirement Plan FMLA Leave Ongoing Training & Development Flexible Work Options (Full-time, Part-time, Contract) Career Advancement Opportunities With 50 years of service in the community, Park Place Behavioral Health Care is a trusted leader with stability, flexibility, and purpose. The staff LPN manages the staff, clients and medications in the CSU and CCSU Programs. The position requires a qualified licensed nurse who can appropriately integrate with the medical staff and other department staff that provide and contribute to patient care. The Staff LPN implements several important functions including mediation management, nursing assessments, treatment planning and other duties required.

Requirements

Employee must be a licensed in State of Florida as a LPN.
Minimum two (2) year’s experience as a general staff nurse.
Individual must have ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with clients, in staff meetings, and with supervisors.
Must have Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
A valid Class E Drivers’ License for positions that require driving personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business.
Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Liability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving personal own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required)
PPBH is a 24/7 Agency. All employees must be available as needed when required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to evaluate, plan and implement Plans of Care.
Ability to observe and record client symptoms, conditions and/or reactions to medications and treatment.
Ability to demonstrate the giving of injections, monitoring vital signs, performing glucose monitoring, able to dress simple wounds and is able to perform urine drug screens and pregnancy tests.
Ability to demonstrate medication administration safely and accurately, including transcription and documentation according to policies and procedures.
Ability to utilize and navigate an electronic health record, Microsoft office software.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations (medical status, psychiatric status) within 24 hours of patient’s admission.
Evaluates, implement and document safety measures necessary for the patient.
Implement plan of care and intervention.
Accurately observed records and reported medical and psychiatric signs and symptoms to the appropriate personnel.
Demonstrates ability to physically de-escalate a crisis situation involving mental health patients.
Maintain a working knowledge of psychiatric intervention skills.
Document patient’s medical records to include pertinent nursing observations and actions taken reflecting the plan of care.
Administer medication and perform procedures as ordered by the physician with accuracy, efficiency and appropriate knowledge of pharmacology and basic nursing care.
Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical conduct.
Perform other duties as required by Supervisor.