Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

I. Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse conducts clinical nursing functions consistent with the Florida Nurses Practice Act with clients at the Central Homeless Assistance Center. These functions include but are not limited to: physical screenings, monitoring vital signs, collecting laboratory specimens, verifying and/or supervising the clients self-medicating, and patient teaching on various topics appropriate for the nursing profession and within the realm of standard medical practice.

II. Essential Duties and Primary Responsibilities:

1. Completes a standard nursing screening and identifies presenting problems.

2. Plans and conducts health education activities for individuals and groups.

3. Provides basic urgent care services for patients in the clinic.

4. Monitors sick patients by conducting rounds in the dormitories.

5. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of state laws concerning referrals, placement and treatment of psychiatric (Baker Act) and Substance Abuse (Marchman Act) disorders.

6. Plans a clinically sound care plan that identifies specific problem areas that justify level of care, relevant goals and behavioral objectives with appropriate interventions.

7. Works with clients on medication compliance issues, supervising the client’s self- administering medication and teaching self-medicating techniques.

8. Maintains medication lists for all patients in the electronic records system.

9. Enters all nursing interventions and encounters in the electronic records system according to Agency policies and procedure.

10. Escalates medical concerns to supervisor or medical practitioner/physician.

11. Assists in the completion of nursing supportive treatment ordered by the Agency’s licensed

medical provider.

12. Demonstrates proficiency in managing and de-escalating clients.

13. Participates in referral and discharge planning with the client and members of the multidisciplinary team involved with the client.

14. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be responsible to perform any other job-related instructions/tasks given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

III. QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: A current Florida State Nursing License is required. Two years’ experience working

with persons with mental health and or substance abuse issues preferred.