Licensed Practical Nurse

Important notice:
Salus Care, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Salus Care, Inc is a drug free workplace and adheres to the drug free workplace program as outlined under Florida worker’s compensation law.

All applicants being considered for employment will be required to undergo a drug screen and a level 2 background check through the Department of Children and Families and Agency for Health Care Administration. Refusal to submit or positive results of the test will prohibit youfrom being offered employment.

Looking for a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in care of patients with mental health and substance use disorders. Skilled in medication administration, documentation and substance use disorders. Committed to providing a therapeutic environment, meticulous documentation, and collaborative care in our Medicated Assisted Treatment Clinic.

• Deliver health education to individuals with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Provide medication training focusing on compliance, benefits, and managing side effects.
• Lead wellness initiatives for metabolic disorder prevention and physical health management.
• Support Complex needs of individuals facing co-occurring mental and physical health conditions.
• Coordinate patient care seamlessly alongside external medical and treatment providers.

• Consistently takes a proactive role in reviewing, assessing, and referring patients to qualifying SOR funded services.
• Maintains 80% compliance to obtaining GPRA surveys at intake, 6-month follow up, discharge, 3-month post discharge, and 6-month post discharge.
• Maintain productivity level of 65% of hours worked per month.

• Established nonprofit serving Southwest Florida
• Mission-driven, community based organization
• Opportunity to influence program growth and development
• Generous PTO

• Documentation
• Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health & Substance Abuse)

• Successful pre-employment medical screening (drug test & TB)
• Completion of one week orientation

• Requires an L.P.N. certificate in nursing and a clear/active Florida LPN license.
• One year of experience in health, human services field is preferred.
• Must be able to attain competency with company electronic health record and use it effectively within required time frames.
• Computer skills in Windows operating systems required.
• Bilingual a plus. If applicable, must possess a valid Florida driver’s license, current auto insurance, a reliable vehicle and a good driving history.