What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LPN position at Florida Treatment Centers?
Job Summary
We are seeking dynamic and visionary Nurses. Responsible for completing assigned nursing related services to each client and for linking clients to the physicians and to outside medical resources. They inform the clinical team about medical issues and is available for emergency medical situations. Provides all services under supervision of the Director of Nursing or Medical Director. Responsible to assist with medical and history screens, providing routine nursing care, and assisting the Medical Director in overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the client in coordination with the attending physician.
Responsibilities
- Assess immediate medical needs, ensure safety, and initiate medical care.
- Complete immediate nursing triage when indicated.
- Assess for urgent medical or withdrawal concerns.
- Obtain baseline vital signs and other required admission data.
- Complete comprehensive nursing admission assessment.
- Review allergies, medications, and medical history.
- Assess withdrawal risk and initiate monitoring protocols.
- Obtain preliminary provider orders.
- Add client to provider rounding list.
- Coordinate medication reconciliation.
- Initiate detox or residential protocols as appropriate.
- Communicate significant findings to provider and treatment team.
- Complete required nursing documentation.
Skills/Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major course work in nursing preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years RN or LPN experience, with an exposure to chemical dependency and/or dual diagnosed clients, preferably in an out-patient setting preferred.
- Licensed as an RN or LPN in the state of FL and maintains current licensure per state requirements.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
- Knowledge of Detox and Substance Abuse.
- Strong management skills with experience overseeing staffing and operational workflows.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality assurance processes
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and academic partners.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25