Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Tampa, FL

****$2,000. SIGN ON BONUS****

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision, Free Telehealth and EAP, Retirement (403B) w/ employer match, Life Insurance, Short & Long term Disability and more. (Benefits available for FT only.)

All Shifts Available- FT/PT/PRN, 12 hours shifts

ACTS is a private, non-profit organization that has been serving the community for over 40 years providing an array of behavioral health services. Join our team if you would like to make a difference and enhance the lives of the people suffering from addiction, mental illness and/or chronic homelessness.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a professional nursing position that provides medical care and treatment to individuals coping with or recovering from substance abuse addiction and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.

Essential Functions:

• Completes medical screenings of persons served to determine admission and/or continued service eligibility.
• Applies practical nursing protocols for persons served including screenings, assessments and integrated planning
• Routinely completes vitals, PPD administering/reading and applicable documentation.
• Communicates empathically with clients regarding addiction, mental illness, medications and recovery
• Administers and documents medication/narcotics/treatments as prescribed by protocol or physician's order.
• Utilizes Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for documented service delivery.
• Makes referrals or linkage to care for recommended medical services.
• Participates in client case staffings and treatment team meetings.
• Develops and facilitates health education groups for patients on health and social topics.

Pre-requisite Requirements:

• Active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with Florida Law.
• Must possess valid Florida Drivers' License

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to make critical decisions in high stress situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to relate to clients from all social-economic class, race, sexual orientation and/or substance abuse/mental health problems

The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to position.

ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. ACTS is an EEO/AA DFWP Employer.