Licensed Practical Nurse Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Licensed Practical Nurse
Regular Full-Time
MAPS Sarasota, Sarasota, FL, US
8 days ago

Requisition ID:

2062

Salary Range:

$24.72 To $25.72 Hourly We are seeking compassionate, non-judgmental, and highly empathic individuals to join our specialized medical team as a Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Operation PAR’s Medication Assisted Patient Services (MAPS) program in Port Charlotte, 33953. This is a critically important position that offers a unique opportunity to impact meaningful and positive change in the lives of individuals suffering from the effects of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). If you are searching for a job with meaning and purpose – doing work you can truly feel proud of at the end of each day, then please review the job details below and consider applying today.

Note:

Although working in the field of behavioral health treatment is incredibly rewarding, it’s not for everyone. It takes a special kind of person to do the work that we do. There are unique challenges in working with the substance use disorder treatment population, and not all stories have happy endings. Having a high level of emotional fortitude is a must.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical service, and research. PAR’s Medication Assisted Patient Services (MAPS) Program provides quality out-patient opioid maintenance therapy to individuals suffering from the effects of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

BENEFITS

9 paid holidays per year
3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
401k matching
Tuition reimbursement

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides nursing care to patients in an outpatient, substance use disorder treatment setting. Works with the program physician and other members of the treatment team to coordinate patient care.

Duties include:

Administering patient assessments, evaluations, and screenings.
Dispensing & administering medications (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, naloxone)
Providing patients with health care education.
Medical charting & documentation.

COMPENSATION

 $24.72/hour ($25.72/hour on weekends). Additional +$1/hour if bilingual (English/Spanish).

HOURS/SCHEDULE

40 hours/week within the following shifts: 5 days a week Monday 5:00AM to ~1:00PM
Tuesday 5:00AM to ~1:00PM
Wednesday 5:00AM to ~2:00PM
Thursday 5:00AM to ~1:00PM
Friday 5:00AM to ~12:00PM
Saturday 5:00AM to ~11:00AM
Sunday 5:00AM to ~11:00AM

LICENSES, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATIONS

Florida Nursing License
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Must pass level II background and drug screen

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to manage time and resources
Ability to speak coherently and convey concepts
Computer proficiency required

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

Ability to write accurately and legibly
Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, stoop and reach
Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time
Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors
Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds
Good hearing and vision Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP