What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse PRN position at Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc.?
These positions are LPN-PRN (on-call) status positions at our Tampa Detox Facility. Flexibility with shift availability (AM, PM -including overnight), along with weekend availability is required. Scheduled shifts are 12 hours.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a professional nursing position that provides medical care and treatment to individuals coping with or recovering from substance abuse addiction and/or co-occurring mental health disorders. These positions are PRN-LPN.
Essential Functions:
- Completes medical screenings of persons served to determine admission and/or continued service eligibility.
- Applies practical nursing protocols for persons served including screenings, assessments and integrated planning
- Routinely completes vitals, PPD administering/reading and applicable documentation.
- Communicates empathically with clients regarding addiction, mental illness, medications and recovery
- Administers and documents medication/narcotics/treatments as prescribed by protocol or physician's order.
- Utilizes Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documented service delivery.
- Makes referrals or linkage to care for recommended medical services.
- Participates in client case staffings and treatment team meetings.
- Develops and facilitates health education groups for patients on health and social topics.
Pre-requisite Requirements:
- Active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with Florida Law.
- Must possess valid Florida Drivers' License
Required Skills/Abilities
- Ability to make critical decisions in high stress situations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to relate to clients from all social-economic class, race, sexual orientation and/or substance abuse/mental health problems
The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to position.
ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. ACTS is an EEO/AA DFWP Employer.