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LPN Support Staff
Gulf Breeze Recovery | Gulf Breeze, Florida
Want to use your nursing skills while also making a direct impact on the recovery journey of individuals struggling with substance use disorders?
Gulf Breeze Recovery is seeking dependable, compassionate, and professional Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team as an LPN Support Staff. This unique role combines the relationship-building and guest support aspects of a residential treatment environment with opportunities to assist our nursing team with medication administration and clinical operations.
This position is ideal for an LPN who enjoys working directly with people, values teamwork, and wants to play an active role in helping guests navigate early recovery. While the primary responsibilities focus on supporting the day-to-day operations of our residential program, LPN Support Staff are cross-trained to assist with medication passes and provide nursing coverage when needed.
The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely cares about helping others, takes initiative, is reliable, and understands the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
About Gulf Breeze Recovery
Gulf Breeze Recovery is committed to providing exceptional substance use treatment in a safe, structured, and recovery-focused environment. Our team believes that recovery requires both compassion and accountability, and every member of our staff plays an important role in supporting our guests throughout their treatment experience.
We strive to create an environment where guests feel respected, supported, and encouraged while maintaining the structure necessary for successful recovery.
What You'll Do
Residential Support Responsibilities
- Provide first-class support to staff and guests.
- Assist with the admission and transition of new residents (guests).
- Help maintain a safe, structured, clean, and supportive environment.
- Monitor guest areas and assist with maintaining the daily structure and schedule of the program.
- Encourage guests to participate in scheduled programming, groups, activities, meals, and other responsibilities.
- Reinforce facility expectations, rules, and policies in a respectful and professional manner.
- Communicate guest concerns, behavioral changes, incidents, or other important observations to the appropriate staff or supervisor.
- Assist guests with appropriate non-clinical needs and requests.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and other guest-related processes as directed.
- Complete required logs, checklists, documentation, and other assigned paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist staff with daily facility operations and assigned tasks.
- Help maintain organized guest and facility documentation.
- Assist with maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of the facility.
- Help prepare common areas and meeting spaces for scheduled programming and activities.
- Follow all facility policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and established protocols.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with all guests.
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity.
- Recognize situations requiring additional assistance and promptly notify appropriate clinical, medical, or supervisory staff.
- Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and educational opportunities.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Nursing Support Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff with medication administration activities consistent with training, facility policies, and scope of practice.
- Conduct medication passes when assigned and appropriately trained.
- Communicate guest health concerns and clinical observations to the nursing team.
- Monitor guests for changes in condition and promptly report concerns.
- Provide nursing coverage when needed based on facility needs and competency.
- Support continuity of care through accurate, timely documentation.
- Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, counselors, and support staff.
Qualifications
Required
- Current Florida LPN license in good standing.
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced residential treatment environment.
- Positive attitude.
Preferred Experience
- We are willing to train the right candidate.
Why Join Gulf Breeze Recovery?
- Meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of individuals in recovery.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Cross-training in peer support and nursing departments.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Complimentary meals during shifts.
Current Openings
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am-8pm
Requirements
References, background check, and drug screening required.
If you are an LPN who values teamwork, professionalism, compassion, and helping individuals build a foundation for lasting recovery, we would love to hear from you.
Work Location: In Person, Gulf Breeze, Florida
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 – 40.0 per week
License/Certification:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25