A healthcare facility in 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:
- 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:
- 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 Nursing experience
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current and active State of Florida LPN license
- Must pass Level II Background, drug screening, PPD, and physical
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Desired Skills:
- 2+ years of Nursing experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Bilingual
- Previous experience in Behavioral Healthcare settings
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving skills
