LPN Staff Nurse Position Available In St. Lucie, Florida

LPN Staff Nurse Agape Behavioral Center 5081 NW Dunn Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 Agape Behavioral Center, is currently seeking Full Time and Per-Diem Over Night Staff Nurse for our latest residential facility Fort Pierce, FL location! The Staff Nurse is responsible for all Nursing related services for each patient and for linking patients to the physicians and to outside medical resources. The Nurse provides all services under the supervision of the Medical Director. The Nurse is responsible to provide medical & history screens, providing routine nursing care and overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the attending physician. They are also a member of the Treatment Team and provide input into the development of the Master Treatment Plan.

Specific Areas of Responsibility:

Completes the following documentation within 24 hours of the patient’s admission to the program Admission Note Nursing Assessment Pre-Screen Testing HRS Consent Form Patient Health Examination Criteria for Admission Form (if Detox admit) Transcribes Physician’s Orders and Implement all Medical Protocols as ordered Administers medications and monitor detoxification process Confers with and assist the Medical Doctor and the Psychiatrist. Makes appropriate referrals using referral forms Attends and participate in all “in-service” functions Assists with emergency situations and make immediate referrals Provides documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards Maintains the Confidential nature of all patients and facility activities Maintains required Training & Continuing Education Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct Meets with patients requesting to see the doctor to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required Effectively communicates concerns about patient health to the Medical Director and follows up as necessary

Requirements:

A minimum of a Graduated from a Community College with a degree or diploma of Nursing LPN orRegistered Nurse. A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, preferably in a detoxunit and/or inpatient, partial hospitalization and/oroutpatient setting required. Licensed to practice nursing in the appropriate state Maintains current CPR. Benefits (contingent on employment status): Paid Health Insurance Competitive PTO Policy 401K Agape prides itself on a culture of unconditional love in the workforce

EEO Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person