A healthcare facility in Pembroke Pines, Florida is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for an ongoing temporary assignment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a newly renovated environment with a focus on behavioral healthcare.
About the Opportunity:
- Hybrid or Remote: On-site
- Shift: Day shift (7am - 7:30pm) and Night shift (7pm - 7:30am) required, with flexibility for either shift.
- Schedule: Flexible, must be available to work any day of the week as coordinated directly with the Director of Nursing.
- Hours: 12-hour shifts with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
- Setting: Behavioral healthcare home with a focus on medication and health interventions for intellectually disabled residents.
Responsibilities:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for:
- Ensuring residents receive correct medications according to doctor's orders and recording them accurately.
- Administering medications properly and promptly.
- Monitoring therapeutic positioning, range of motion, and addressing maladaptive behaviors.
- Counting and recording narcotics and controlled substances at each shift's start and end.
- Ensuring accurate nursing documentation and record-keeping.
- Submitting timely reports for nursing assessments and tracking forms.
- Observing and reporting the effects of medications and any unusual responses.
Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in nursing (mandatory).
- Associate’s degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred).
- Current and active State of Florida LPN license.
- Experience in a group home or ICF setting is a plus.
- Must pass Level II Background, drug screening, PPD, and physical.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Reliable and able to be counted on to show up for work as scheduled.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
Desired Skills:
- 2+ years of nursing experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
- Previous experience in behavioral healthcare settings is advantageous.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
