Registered Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse (RN-LPN)

Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort, Inc (CARE)

CARE is one of Florida’s leading substance abuse agencies providing services to our community for over 40 years. CARE provides a stable work environment and the opportunity to grow within the agency.

The following position is now open:

RN or LPN - Part-Time & PRN positions.

Are you looking for a new challenging opportunity in the nursing field? We have an opportunity for a RN or LPN on a part-time & PRN positions. The right person will provide nursing services in the Detox Unit of CARE, one of Florida's leading substance abuse agencies. You will direct the operations of the unit in absence of supervisor. Licensed + 1-year experience preferably in substance abuse treatment. Competitive Salary DOE.

Competitive salaries and all full-time positions come with a Full benefits package (including 15 days’ vacation, 15-days’ sick leave, 10 paid holidays, health & dental insurance, retirement program with 401K option and more)

REGISTERED NURSE - 

SUMMARY: Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to the clients of the Primary Care (DETOX) unit by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Supervises and coordinates nursing activities in Detox unit.
2. Provides direct service and/or indirect client CARE oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness Performs assigned nursing duties.
3. Performs physical assessments of clients, refers clients required for further evaluations to other health care facility.
4. Completes Admission and Discharge Documentation Progress Notes, Nurses Notes, ASAM, etc.
5. Completes IMS/Kardex with required signatures.
6. Administers and charts prescribed medications, observing and reporting any reactions.
7. Accurately completed daily timesheets.
8. Average Supervision Required and Request supervision when needed.
9. Develop, review and revise treatment plan and progress note using assessment documentation and according to CARE’s policies and procedures.
10. Completes required training in a timely manner.
11. Properly document and justify diagnostic codes based on the criteria outlined in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual.
12. Provides referrals and coordinates case management services as required.
13. Collect samples, urine, from patients for testing.
14. Completes other duties as necessary and as assigned by the Director of Nursing or the Deputy Director of Nursing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises Medical Service Aides while on duty.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Florida board of Nursing. One year of full-time professional experience is required. CPR certification required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Florida board of Nursing. CPR certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must use Personal Protective equipment, as trained, to clean, disinfect, and dispose of biohazardous waste materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 

SUMMARY: Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to the clients of the Primary Care (DETOX) unit by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Supervises and coordinates nursing activities in Detox unit.
2. Provides direct service and/or indirect client CARE oriented toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illness Performs assigned nursing duties.
3. Performs physical assessments of clients, refers clients required for further evaluations to other health care facility.
4. Completes Admission and Discharge documentation Progress Notes, Nurses Notes, ASAM, etc.
5. Completes IMS/Kardex with required signatures.
6. Administers and charts prescribed medications, observing and reporting any reactions.
7. Accurately completed daily timesheets.
8. Average Supervision required and Request supervision when needed.
9. Develop, review and revise treatment plan and progress note using assessment documentation and according to CARE’s policies and procedures.
10. Completes required training in a timely manner.
11. Properly document and justify diagnostic codes based on the criteria outlined in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual.
12. Provides referrals and coordinates case management services as required.
13. Collect samples, urine, from patients for testing.
14. Completes other duties as necessary and as assigned by the Director of Nursing or the Deputy Director of Nursing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises Medical Service Aides while on duty.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Florida board of Nursing. One year of full-time professional experience is required. CPR certification required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Florida board of Nursing. CPR certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must use Personal Protective equipment, as trained, to clean, disinfect, and dispose of biohazardous waste materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO/DFWP/Drug and background screenings required

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