Broward County, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse (Broward Addiction Recovery Center)
Broward County, FL, Tampa, FL, United States
Salary: $27.21 - $43.43 Hourly
Location : Multiple Locations, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411734
Department: Human Services BARC
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Licensed Practical Nurse within the Broward Addiction Recovery Division.
**This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.**
General Description
Performs specialized licensed practical nursing work for a County substance abuse, behavioral health, or other County mental health program.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires completion of course work from an accredited practical nursing education program.
Requires two (2) years experience as a licensed practical nurse, including six (6) months experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health nursing experience.
Special Requirements
Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Licensed as a practical nurse by the State of Florida and current BLS certification at time of application.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.Preferences
Experience working with the substance abuse population.
Associates Degree or higher in Nursing or Related Health Science.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Substance Abuse/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nursing Certification.
Bilingual.
Experience with Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) including injectables.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Renders comprehensive general and specialized nursing care to program patients with the assistance of other nursing staff and or ancillary staff.
Performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screening as appropriate to the area of assignment. Renders safe and compassionate practical nursing and health support services to program patients or clients.
Administers medications as prescribed by a physician or other health care provider.
Documents activities in the patient medical record. Ability to observe, evaluate, monitor, and report patient health status.
Monitors medication compliance and response of patient behavior, document observations and treatments appropriately in the patient's medical records.
Monitors client behavior and general health. Reports and records status. May take vital signs and record them on patient charts. Work from the orders directed by a physician and/or mid-level practitioner; note and transcribe orders. Ability to provide personal care assistance to service recipients, clients or patients as needed.
Assesses and evaluates patients on admission and throughout treatment stay; obtains medical and/or substance abuse and psychiatric history and elicits reason for seeking treatment.
Performs physical assessment including vital signs and observation of physical/mental status; performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screenings.
Renders practical nursing and health support services to program patients; provides personal care assistance to service patients as needed; monitors client behavior and general health; reports and records status.
Assesses and evaluates patients in order to recommend to a clinical superior, a Registered Nurse or Medical Director, of any concerns that may warrant further medical and/or psychiatric intervention or referral to other health care facilities.
Follows agency procedures for control, storage and administration of medications. Transcribes doctors orders.
Interfaces with other internal and external health care providers for coordination of care.
Prepares nursing treatment plans and participates in discharge/aftercare planning with nursing/clinical staff.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
Have you successfully completed all required course work from an accredited practical nursing education program? (This information must be verifiable on your application).
02
If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the name of the institution where you completed the course work at, name of the program, and year of completion. If you answered NO to previous question, please enter NA
03
Are you currently or will you at the time of hire be licensed as a practical nurse by the State of Florida?
04
If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide your license number. If you do not have a license, please enter NA
05
Do you have at least two (2) years' experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse? (This information must be verifiable on your application)
06
Do you currently possess, or will you at the time of hire, a valid BLS certification?
07
Do you currently, or will you at the time of hire, possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License?
08
Do you have at least six (6) months' experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health nursing? (This information must be verifiable on your application)
09
Do you understand that you may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays?
10
Briefly describe your experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, as well as your experience working in substance abuse and/or behavioral health nursing.
11
Please provide your experience working with detoxifying patients. What organization(s) did you work for? What was your role?
12
Briefly explain your medical-surgery experience. What organization(s) did you work for? What was your role? If you have no such experience, please state "No experience".
13
Tell us about your experience working with patients in a psychiatric facility. What organization(s) did you work for? What was your role? If you have no such experience, please state "No experience".
14
Explain your experience completing 24-hour chart checks? What are at least three (3) things you would be looking for?
15
Discuss your thoughts regarding the concept that addiction is a brain disease. What supports your position?
16
Describe a "head to toe" assessment. What is included in this assessment?
Required Question
Location : Multiple Locations, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411734
Department: Human Services BARC
Opening Date: 01/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Licensed Practical Nurse within the Broward Addiction Recovery Division.
**This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.**
General Description
Performs specialized licensed practical nursing work for a County substance abuse, behavioral health, or other County mental health program.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires completion of course work from an accredited practical nursing education program.
Requires two (2) years experience as a licensed practical nurse, including six (6) months experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health nursing experience.
Special Requirements
Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Licensed as a practical nurse by the State of Florida and current BLS certification at time of application.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.Preferences
Experience working with the substance abuse population.
Associates Degree or higher in Nursing or Related Health Science.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Substance Abuse/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nursing Certification.
Bilingual.
Experience with Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) including injectables.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Renders comprehensive general and specialized nursing care to program patients with the assistance of other nursing staff and or ancillary staff.
Performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screening as appropriate to the area of assignment. Renders safe and compassionate practical nursing and health support services to program patients or clients.
Administers medications as prescribed by a physician or other health care provider.
Documents activities in the patient medical record. Ability to observe, evaluate, monitor, and report patient health status.
Monitors medication compliance and response of patient behavior, document observations and treatments appropriately in the patient's medical records.
Monitors client behavior and general health. Reports and records status. May take vital signs and record them on patient charts. Work from the orders directed by a physician and/or mid-level practitioner; note and transcribe orders. Ability to provide personal care assistance to service recipients, clients or patients as needed.
Assesses and evaluates patients on admission and throughout treatment stay; obtains medical and/or substance abuse and psychiatric history and elicits reason for seeking treatment.
Performs physical assessment including vital signs and observation of physical/mental status; performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screenings.
Renders practical nursing and health support services to program patients; provides personal care assistance to service patients as needed; monitors client behavior and general health; reports and records status.
Assesses and evaluates patients in order to recommend to a clinical superior, a Registered Nurse or Medical Director, of any concerns that may warrant further medical and/or psychiatric intervention or referral to other health care facilities.
Follows agency procedures for control, storage and administration of medications. Transcribes doctors orders.
Interfaces with other internal and external health care providers for coordination of care.
Prepares nursing treatment plans and participates in discharge/aftercare planning with nursing/clinical staff.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
Have you successfully completed all required course work from an accredited practical nursing education program? (This information must be verifiable on your application).
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the name of the institution where you completed the course work at, name of the program, and year of completion. If you answered NO to previous question, please enter NA
03
Are you currently or will you at the time of hire be licensed as a practical nurse by the State of Florida?
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide your license number. If you do not have a license, please enter NA
05
Do you have at least two (2) years' experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse? (This information must be verifiable on your application)
- Yes
- No
06
Do you currently possess, or will you at the time of hire, a valid BLS certification?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you currently, or will you at the time of hire, possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have at least six (6) months' experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health nursing? (This information must be verifiable on your application)
- Yes
- No
09
Do you understand that you may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays?
- Yes
- No
10
Briefly describe your experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, as well as your experience working in substance abuse and/or behavioral health nursing.
11
Please provide your experience working with detoxifying patients. What organization(s) did you work for? What was your role?
12
Briefly explain your medical-surgery experience. What organization(s) did you work for? What was your role? If you have no such experience, please state "No experience".
13
Tell us about your experience working with patients in a psychiatric facility. What organization(s) did you work for? What was your role? If you have no such experience, please state "No experience".
14
Explain your experience completing 24-hour chart checks? What are at least three (3) things you would be looking for?
15
Discuss your thoughts regarding the concept that addiction is a brain disease. What supports your position?
16
Describe a "head to toe" assessment. What is included in this assessment?
Required Question