Lpn - Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position provides nursing care to consumers and consults on health care needs. Liaison with other health care providers and monitors response to medical and psychiatric treatment at both facilities. Ensure compliance with Boley’s medication management protocols.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Attends to ongoing physical health of consumers and responds to medical emergencies.
• Conducts initial health screenings and acts as nursing consultant.
• Acts as liaison with health care providers
• Coordinates, consults and advocates with community resources
• Provides health and medication education classes
• Provide ongoing technical support to staff to maintain MARS
• Administers and monitors medication regimen.
• Attends team meetings and trains consumers in ADL.
• Transports consumers as needed

EDUCATION/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or GED and LPN licensure.

EXPERIENCE:

Two to three years’ experience working with adults with severe mental health disorders.

Knowledge of clinical/counseling techniques, verbal and physical crisis intervention and performing annual physical exams.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good skills and demonstrated abilities in oral and written communication techniques, coordination/cooperation, follow through, interpersonal relations, attention to detail, use of basic math/language, following verbal and written procedures/instructions, recording information orally and in writing, instructing, teaching, coaching, internal and external public relations, working independently, verbal/oral/physical crisis intervention techniques, problem solving, negotiating, flexibility, decision making, counseling/evaluation techniques, organizing own work, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and such others that are usually and customarily considered necessary for satisfactory completion of essential duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Florida driver's license, auto insurance and own transportation vehicle required.

Veterans encouraged to apply

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP

BOLEY is a drug-free workplace (DFWP) that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.