LPN, LPN​/LVN, Mental Health Nurse

Job Details

Job Location:

Kissimmee, FL 34741

Position Type:
Full Time

At Park Place Behavioral Health Care, we've been leading the way in mental health and substance use disorder services since 1976. As a multi-site facility, we provide a full spectrum of innovative behavioral health services tailored to meet the needs of both inpatient and outpatient clients.

We're more than just a workplace. We’re a mission-driven community dedicated to improving lives. Every member of our team plays a vital role in empowering individuals and families to achieve wellness, live self-directed lives, and reach their full potential. Join our team of over 300 passionate professionals and become part of something meaningful.

We’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every voice matters. We know that embracing different backgrounds and perspectives not only strengthens our culture but also enhances the care we provide.

We offer more than just a job. We offer growth, balance, and the opportunity to make a difference.

Our benefits include:

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• FMLA Leave
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Flexible Work Options (Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
• Career Advancement Opportunities

With 50 years of service in the community, Park Place Behavioral Health Care is a trusted leader with stability, flexibility, and purpose.

The staff LPN manages the staff, clients and medications in the CSU and CCSU Programs. The position requires a qualified licensed nurse who can appropriately integrate with the medical staff and other department staff that provide and contribute to patient care. The Staff LPN implements several important functions including mediation management, nursing assessments, treatment planning and other duties required.

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• Perform evaluations (medical status, psychiatric status) within 24 hours of patient’s admission.
• Evaluates, implement and document safety measures necessary for the patient.
• Implement plan of care and intervention.
• Accurately observed records and reported medical and psychiatric signs and symptoms to the appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates ability to physically de-escalate a crisis situation involving mental health patients.
• Maintain a working knowledge of psychiatric intervention skills.
• Document patient’s medical records to include pertinent nursing observations and actions taken reflecting the plan of care.
• Administer medication and perform procedures as ordered by the physician with accuracy, efficiency and appropriate knowledge of pharmacology and basic nursing care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Perform other duties as required by Supervisor.

• Ability to evaluate, plan and implement Plans of Care.
• Ability to observe and record client symptoms, conditions and/or reactions to medications and treatment.
• Ability to demonstrate the giving of injections, monitoring vital signs, performing glucose monitoring, able to dress simple wounds and is able to perform urine drug screens and pregnancy tests.
• Ability to demonstrate medication administration safely and accurately, including transcription and documentation according to policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize and navigate an electronic health record, Microsoft office software.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.…