Licensed Practical Nurse Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Job Description:

Job ID NumberR5224Employment TypeFull timeWorksiteFlexibilityOnsiteJob SummaryAs the LPN, you will provide patientcare, administer medication, and provide treatment to patients in apsychiatric hospital.

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a LicensedPractical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care, administermedication, and provide treatment to patients in a psychiatrichospital. Candidates will need to attend a full two weekorientation, working Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm. This facilityoperates 24/7. Candidate may be required to work 16 hr shift asneeded. The normal shift will be 12 hours, days or nights. Thisposition will be full-time and on-site.

What You’ll Do Assess resident complaints and determine action, notifyingsupervisor when necessary Admit and transfer residents to and from other units or outsidesources. Administer oral and/or injectable medication and controlledmedications in accordance with facility policy, and within theirscope of practice as defined by Florida law Observe for side effects or adverse effects to medication andreport to assigned supervisor, or further assessment andtreatment Prepare paperwork as required for consults within facility andoutside appointments Coordinate residents’ appointments with unit staff to ensuremedications are appropriately timed as need for resident movementto and from the unit Provide emergency medical/psychiatric treatment within scope ofpractice as defined by facility and Florida law and notifyingsupervisor for further assistance Complete incident reports factually and objectively, within theappropriate time frame as defined by the facility Complete progress notes on resident care within the appropriatetime frame as defined by the facility Advocate for residents’ recovery and safety Maintain appropriate and professional behavior duringinteractions with residents’, supervisors, and other staffmembers Display professionalism throughout employment including, butnot limited to, arriving to work on time, maintaining an accuratetimesheet, and maintaining professional appearance as defined byfacility policy

What You’ll NeedRequired:

Must hold unencumbered licensure as a Licensed PracticalNurse One year of nursing experience, strongly preferred Must be CPR certified, or able to complete training Must be able to complete full orientation at time of hire High School Diploma or GEDPhysical Demands Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential jobfunctions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state andlocal standards Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of positionincluding ability to lift and carry 20 lbs., remain alert while onduty, and work 16-hour shifts on occasionReasonable AccommodationStatementIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completingthis application, interviewing, completing any pre-employmenttesting, or otherwise participating in the employment selectionprocess, please direct your inquiries to or 824 – 8111.EqualEmployment Opportunity Policy StatementCAI is committed to equalemployment opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, orveteran status. All employment decisions are based on valid jobrequirements, including hiring, promotion, and compensation.

Harassment and retaliation are prohibited.