Outpatient Float LPN

APALACHEE CENTER INC•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

Apalachee Center, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and flexible Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing support across assigned outpatient county clinics. The position supports continuity of patient care and medication management for people receiving mental health and substance use treatment services. The LPN supports psychiatric providers, administers prescribed medications, coordinates injection clinics, and assists with other outpatient nursing needs. The role involves working at various clinic locations and providing coverage based on operational needs. The position is full-time and non-exempt, reports to the Director of Outpatient Services, and is based at various outpatient county clinics. The listed job location is Tallahassee, Florida, and the salary is listed as $30.00.

Requirements

Current, active Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 464.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification, maintained throughout employment.
Valid Florida driver's license and ability to maintain authorization as an approved Apalachee Center vehicle driver.
Strong knowledge of practical nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care.
Ability to assess patient needs, monitor symptoms, and recognize changes in physical or behavioral health.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and coworkers.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing assignments across multiple outpatient clinic locations.
Ability to accurately maintain medical records and follow established documentation requirements.
Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations and manage challenging patient behaviors.
Commitment to patient confidentiality, professional ethics, and quality care.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing nursing care in an outpatient, psychiatric, behavioral health, or substance use treatment setting.
Knowledge of psychiatric medications, medication side effects, and medication management practices.
Understanding of mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and trauma-informed care.
Familiarity with infection control procedures, medication inventory, and patient safety practices.
Experience performing waived testing, including blood glucose testing, urine drug screening, and urine pregnancy testing.
Ability to recognize signs of substance intoxication, withdrawal, and potential risk of harm to self or others.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients at assigned outpatient clinic locations.
Administer prescribed medications, including injections, according to nursing standards and agency policies; verify patient identity using two approved identifiers.
Monitor vital signs, assess medication side effects, and document patient responses to treatment.
Educate patients about prescribed medications, potential side effects, and medication compliance.
Provide crisis intervention and assist in identifying patients who may pose a risk to themselves or others.
Organize, coordinate, and provide nursing coverage for outpatient medication injection clinics.
Assist psychiatric APRNs, physicians, and other authorized healthcare providers with patient care and assessments.
Provide flexible nursing coverage across assigned county clinics during staffing shortages, vacancies, employee leave, or other operational needs.
Support Medication-Assisted Treatment services as assigned and within the LPN scope of practice.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient records in accordance with agency procedures.
Maintain and reconcile injection clinic supplies, including syringes, sharps containers, and other nursing materials.
Ensure proper medication storage, labeling, handling, and disposal.
Assist patients and healthcare providers with Patient Assistance Program applications.
Maintain medication inventory, sample medication logs, and Patient Assistance Program medication records; coordinate with medical providers to maintain appropriate medication supplies.
Complete monthly medication inspections and required documentation.
Follow agency and CDC infection prevention, hand hygiene, and safety protocols; identify infection risks and apply preventive measures.
Report infectious disease concerns, blood or body fluid exposures, sharps injuries, and other reportable incidents according to agency procedures.
Promote a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Participate in required nursing training, in-services, and professional development activities.