Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Our client is in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida and looking for qualified professionals to join their team! They are a well-established non-profit that brings much-needed services to the community.

The Position : Our client is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their established team in the St. Petersburg area. They are offering the following compensation and benefits:

• $43,000 – $54,000 per year
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 10 Days of PTO + 10 Holidays
• 403(b) with 5% match
• STD + LTD
• And much, much more!

Requirements :

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida
• Graduation from an accredited LPN program
• Two years of experience working with Mental Health population
• Substance Abuse / Behavioral / Mental Health experience preferred
• Must be 21 years of age
• Computer literate
• Negative drug screening prior to hire and throughout employment
• Clear criminal background check prior to hire and throughout employment, including local, state, and DCF Level II background screening
• Fingerprinting required; must be determined to be of good moral character
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• Reliable vehicle with valid registration and insurance in compliance with Florida laws

Responsibilities :

• Mon–Fri (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Manages medication line in an appropriate time frame
• Monitors for side effects and informs medical staff if present
• Refers clients attending injection clinic for medication visits and updated MSE at appropriate intervals
• Orders medications and supplies
• Makes lab slips and maintain lab and supplies
• Maintains Biohazard Materials; disposes of same according to OSHA standards
• Comply with established nursing practices and procedures and adheres to Center policies/procedures
• Perform duties in a manner that does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of employees or others
• Accomplishes individual goals set forth in previous evaluation
• Peer review results within acceptable agency standards
• Answer Medline and respond to client requests for medications
• Manage Zyprexa Relprev group including observation and coordination of transport by Case Management Aides (CMA)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Writes and files progress notes for all injection and lab work in a timely manner
• Performs injections during scheduled injection groups
• Serves clients in a warm, accepting, and respectful manner
• Encourages client involvement and independence
• Acts as liaison for medical staff meetings as indicated
• May provide community consultation and education services
• Auditing results within acceptable agency standards
• Obtain training relevant to the role
• Additional responsibilities may be required

Apply or send resume to [email protected]