Licensed Practical Nurse - BARC Residential

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Licensed Practical Nurse (BARC Residential) positions with the Human Services Department - Broward Addiction Recovery Center.

The Human Services Department is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse that will provide comprehensive patient assessment, medical screening, medication administration, and ongoing monitoring throughout treatment. They also supports care coordination, documentation, quality assurance activities, and collaboration with internal and external healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective patient care within a County addiction and substance-abuse treatment environment.

2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

Salary Range for this position is $56,500 to $77,000

• Performs specialized licensed practical nursing work for Broward County's substance abuse program.
• Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

• 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.

We are currently hiring for 3 different shifts: all shifts require availability to work alternating weekends.

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM – 10 hour shift, 4 days per week
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM – 10 hour shift, 4 days per week
• Overnight Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM – 5 days per week

• Licensed as a practical nurse by the State of Florida and current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification at time of application.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

• Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing or Related Health Science
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Substance Abuse/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nursing Certification
• One (1) or more years experience with Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) including injectables
• Bilingual

• Assesses and evaluates patients on admission and throughout treatment stay; obtains medical, surgical, 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.
• Works from the orders directed by a physician; cosigns all orders; documentation and administration of oral, opthalmic, otic, intramuscular, topical, transdermal, and subcutaneous medications. Provides first aid and wound care as ordered.
• Assesses and evaluates patients in order to recommend to a clinician, case manager, clinical superior, Registered Nurse, Medical/Psychiatric provider, 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 and for usage of medical supplies; orders medications and transcribes doctors orders.
• Provides information to doctors, counselors, dietary staff, and continued care with outside agencies, 911, Department of Health, or the court system.
• Interfaces with other internal and external…