Licensed Practical Nurse Broward Addiction Recovery Center

Salary: $27. 21 - $43. 43 Hourly

Location : Multiple Locations, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 1411734

Department: Human Services BARC

Opening Date: 01/12/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295. 07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCESThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Licensed Practical Nurse within the Broward Addiction Recovery Division. *This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. *

General Description
Performs specialized licensed practical nursing work for a County substance abuse, behavioral health, or other County mental health program.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires completion of course work from an accredited practical nursing education program.

Requires two (2) years experience as a licensed practical nurse, including six (6) months experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health nursing experience.

Special Requirements

Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Licensed as a practical nurse by the State of Florida and current BLS certification at time of application.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment. Preferences

Experience working with the substance abuse population.
Associates Degree or higher in Nursing or Related Health Science.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Substance Abuse/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nursing Certification.
Bilingual.
Experience with Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) including injectables.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Renders comprehensive general and specialized nursing care to program patients with the assistance of other nursing staff and or ancillary staff.

Performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screening as appropriate to the area of assignment. Renders safe and compassionate practical nursing and health support services to program patients or clients.

Administers medications as prescribed by a physician or other health care provider.

Documents activities in the patient medical record. Ability to observe, evaluate, monitor, and report patient health status.

Monitors medication compliance and response of patient behavior, document observations and treatments appropriately in the patient's medical records.

Monitors client behavior and general health. Reports and records status. May take vital signs and record them on patient charts. Work from the orders directed by a physician and/or mid-level practitioner; note and transcribe orders. Ability to provide personal care assistance to service recipients, clients or patients as needed.

Assesses and evaluates patients on admission and throughout treatment stay; obtains medical and/or substance abuse and psychiatric history and elicits reason for seeking treatment.

Performs physical assessment including vital signs and observation of physical/mental status; performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screenings.

Renders practical nursing and health support services to program patients; provides personal care assistance to service patients as needed; monitors client behavior and general health; reports and records status.

Assesses and evaluates patients in order to recommend to a clinical superior, a Registered Nurse or Medical Director, of any concerns that may warrant further medical and/or psychiatric intervention or referral to other health care facilities.

Follows agency procedures for control, storage and administration of medications. Transcribes doctors orders.

Interfaces with other internal and external health care providers for coordination of care.
Prepares nursing treatment plans and participates in discharge/aftercare planning with nursing/clinical staff.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.

SPECIAL INFORMATIONCounty Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.