What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Tri-County Human Services?
Position Description
Individuals in this position perform a variety of medical duties under supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Medical Director, or Attending Physician. Non-medical duties may also be performed. The evaluating supervisor may be the Director of Nursing or Program Supervisor.
Position Expectation
In keeping with the mission and core values of Tri-County Human Services, all persons served, stakeholders, and fellow employees will be treated with dignity, respect, and shown sensitivity to their cultural diversity.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Takes medical histories from and conducts nursing assessments with program clients.
- Makes appropriate referrals to the Attending Physician, Psychiatrist, or counseling staff.
- Notes physician orders, assists with lab tests and physical exams, and draws blood from clients, as necessary.
- Administers prescribed medications per unit policy.
- Participates in nursing shift change report assuring that necessary information is provided to the on-coming nurse.
- Makes entries in client medical records in accordance with unit policy, licensing rules, and accreditation standards.
- Oversees the daily activities of clients and participates in the provision of clinical services to clients when appropriate.
- In the absence of a Registered Nurse acts as shift supervisor providing leadership and direction for Human Services Technicians.
- Performs other reasonable and related duties as assigned by Nursing Supervisor and/or Program Manager.
- Will secure an individual NPI number and apply for a State of Florida Medicaid provider number within 30 days of employment, if the incumbent does not already have such credentials.
- Incumbent will permit Tri-County Human Services to link this Medicaid number to Tri-County for billing purposes for Medicaid and other private insurance providers.
Minimum Training and Experience
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure by the Florida Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Experience in a mental health, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring treatment setting is preferred.
Tri-County Human Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F
