Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details

Job Location:

Legal Address
- Pinellas Park, FL

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $30.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Nurse

Schedule

• Monday
  - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Assists in the implementation of consumer care and administers medications to consumers according to established protocols. Takes the lead in directing unit operations related to consumer care, unit functioning, safety, scheduling, and aggression management. Communicates routinely with the Registered Nurse (RN) and seeks guidance as needed.

The following statements are intended to describe the primary responsibilities of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties performed.

• Administer prescribed medications and nursing treatments in accordance with physician orders and the treatment program.
• Assess and document consumer responses to medication regimens.
• Participate as an active member of the treatment team.
• Initiate nursing assessments and assist in developing plans of care as directed by the RN.
• Assist the RN with completion of hourly rounds in Observ Smart.
• Document consumer interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment, updating the plan of care as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately assess and reassess consumer needs.
• Complete accurate and thorough nursing progress notes in accordance with program procedures.
• Complete individualized treatment plans for consumers and monitor timely completion of required updates.
• Monitor and document consumers' physical and mental status when restrictive measures are used.

• Direct unit technicians in the completion of daily tasks and monitor adherence to the unit schedule.
• Maintain awareness of each consumer's needs and coordinate routine and emergency medical interventions with the RN.
• Facilitate effective communication during shift reports and ensure timely exchange of information.
• Release staff from duty at the end of the shift and monitor compliance with shift-change procedures.
• Read and contribute to communication logs and memos, provide direction as needed, and remain current on policy and unit changes.
• Provide real-time feedback to unit technicians regarding job responsibilities and performance.
• Participate in the performance review process by providing information related to employee performance and development.

• Transcribe written physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Verbal physician orders may not be accepted.
• Utilize Universal Precautions and infection control practices during all consumer interactions.
• Ensure documentation meets agency, regulatory, and program standards.
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge specific to the consumers served and their age-group populations.

• Participate in the orientation of new full-time and PRN staff.
• Provide training related to AVATAR, unit operations, activities of daily living, seclusion and restraint procedures, debriefing processes, safety principles, and related unit practices.
• Attend and participate in nursing department and unit staff meetings.
• Actively participate in post-incident reviews.

• Ensure consumer and family educational needs are addressed.
• Communicate professionally with families and provide information and support to help alleviate concerns regarding treatment and services.
• Serve as a resource to consumers regarding grooming, health maintenance, and medications in both individual and group settings.

• Demonstrate effective verbal intervention and crisis prevention techniques.
• Serve as a role…