Now Hiring! LPN

ACTS is growing! We are seeking a compassionate, driven individual to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work on our ICP Team!

Intermediate Care Program

Intermediate Care Programs (ICP) provide residential treatment with stays ranging from 90 to 120 days for those with mental health disorders with or without substance abuse co-occurring disorders. Persons receive individualized treatment plans in an Agency for Health Care Administration licensed residential treatment facility. The ICP is available to all qualifying Hillsborough County residents enrolled in the Hillsborough County Health Care Plan. ACTS operates ICP at two locations – the first can house up to 14 males. The second location houses up to 20 males at a time.

Summary/Characteristics of Position:

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. This position will work between both locations (3 days at one program and 2 days at the other).

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7am - 3pm

Salary: $27/hr. + $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! (Paid in 3- installments)

Full-time Benefits: Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance. Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.

Your Future: 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match.

Work/Life Balance: 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year available for Full-Time!

Essential Functions:

• Completes medical screenings of clients to determine admission and/or continued service eligibility.
• Applies practical nursing principles and protocols for the treatment of persons served including, but not limited to, 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
• Assists physicians with medical examinations and carries out physician orders.
• Administers and documents medication/narcotics/treatments as prescribed by protocol or physician's order.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies and drug formularies
• Ensures all billable/non-billable services are accurately recorded in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Prepares internal reports related to service delivery, billing, medication errors, on-the-job-injuries and other reportable incidents.
• Implementation of seclusion/restraint -Ensures nursing support personnel carry out assigned duties correctly to agency model as directed.
• Makes referrals or linkage to care for recommended medical services.
• Participates in client case staffing's and treatment team meetings.
• Develops and facilitates health education groups for patients on health and social topics.
• Adheres to regulatory bodies and licensing rules, guidelines, and all established protocol to carry out all duties required by contract, licensure, accreditation, and certification relative to program or service assignment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pre-requisite Requirements:

• Active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with Florida Law.
• Two (2) years of nursing experience
• Must possess valid Florida Drivers' License
• Eligibility status, as determined by Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 and/or Local Law.

Preferred Attributes:

• Previous experience in a behavioral healthcare setting

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to make critical decisions in high stress situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent knowledge, education, and training in the field of addiction and mental health
• Ability to relate to clients from all social-economic class, race, sexual orientation and/or substance abuse/mental health problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention