Licensed Practical Nurse - BARC Residential

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.

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

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

• 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

Special Certifications and Licenses

• 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.

Preferences

• 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

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 County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. 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.

Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.