DETOX & CRISIS NURSING (LPN & RN) OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING WELLNESS!

~ Retention Bonus ~ Sign-On Bonus ~

~ Tuition Reimbursement Programs & HRSA-Approved Site ~

~ Schedule Options Available ~

Welcome to David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), where we provide life-saving and life-changing behavioral health care through the help of the industry's most skilled professionals.

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, DLC is a respected leader in the behavioral health field, providing comprehensive and innovative mental health and substance use treatment services.

Celebrating over 50 years of service to the region, DLC is a not-for-profit organization, overseen by a volunteer board of community leaders, and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Serving adults, children and families, DLC provided more than 315,000 prevention, intervention and treatment services in the last year.

DETOX:

Our 18-bed inpatient adult Detox Program provides critical care and has expansion plans in place. 

CRISIS UNITS:

Our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU) provide high-impact, transformative and imperative care to those who might not otherwise have access to mental health resources.

POSITION DETAILS:

- Providing highly-skilled care to all Clients including triage, nursing assessment, implementation of orders, withdrawal assessment and management, observation, interviewing, recording and reporting medical and behavior patterns.

- Evaluating and identifying nursing care plans and intervening according to nursing practice standards to meet Client treatment/care needs in a timely and appropriate manner.

- Processing admissions and discharges in a timely/thorough manner.

- Implementing effective infection control practices and following reporting standards.

- Working closely with Providers, Clinicians, other Nurses, Behavioral Health Techs and Support Staff as part of a multidisciplinary team.

- Detox
~ Utilizing critical thinking skills to determine level of treatment
~ Completing required electronic state reporting documents

- Maintaining state guidelines for the tasks/services performed.

- Collaborating with Emergency Services, Crossroads, Access Center and DLC's community partners.

- Providing guidance and training to Behavioral Health Tech Staff as needed, especially during crisis situations.

- Properly documenting Client information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system including Nursing Notes, S/R Notes, etc.

- Addressing all Client concerns in a professional yet compassionate way.

TO BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR ELITE NURSING TEAM:

- High school Diploma/GED = Required

- Graduation from an accredited nursing program = Required

- Clear/Active FL LPN or RN License = Required

- Skills in nursing assessment, evaluation, planning and intervention = Required

- Related experience = Required
~ Mental health, behavioral health, crisis nursing and/or psych nursing
~ Inpatient, residential, jail, detox and/or Baker Act
~ Dementia, Alzheimer's, anxiety, agitation, mental status changes, confusion, memory care, etc.

- Experience and familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office 365/Teams = Required

- Basic knowledge of Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder treatment principles and techniques (including Medication Assisted Treatment) = Required

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Clear Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprint Screening and Drug Test = Required

LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION:

- Full-Time Hourly/Non-Exempt positions [36-40 Hours]
~ Opportunity To Work Additional Hours In Other Programs After Initial Employment Period

Available Schedules:

# 1049 = Detox LPN [Monday-Thursday, 7AM-4PM]

# 1103 = Detox LPN [Monday-Thursday, 3PM-12AM]

#'s 58 & 950 = CSU RN [Monday-Thursday, 7AM-4PM]

Enhanced Shift Differential:

WEEKDAYS
DAY [8AM-4PM] = Base Rate
EVENING [4PM-12AM] = Additional $3.00 per hour
OVERNIGHT [12AM-8AM] Additional $5.00 per hour

WEEKENDS
DAY [8AM-4PM] = Additional $2.00 per hour
EVENING [4PM-12AM] = Additional $5.00 per hour
OVERNIGHT [12AM-8AM] Additional $7.00 per hour

COMPREHENSIVE benefits outside of competitive salary include:
~ Cross-training with Detox
~ Exciting 401(k) w/Employer Match
~ Employer Paid Life/AD&D
~ Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
~ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
~ Diverse discounts with local businesses
~ DLC-sponsored Health & Wellness Initiatives
~ Extensive Tuition/Reimbursement Program & Loan Forgiveness (HRSA!)
~ Potential Preceptorship for APRN if needed

ADDITIONAL REWARDS:

DLC is a symbol of hope for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly residing in Southwest Florida who struggle with mental health and substance use challenges.

Through DLC's work, lives are saved, families are kept together, children succeed, homelessness is reduced, quality of life is returned, and dignity is restored to those in need.

Together we can inspire and create an environment that empowers people towards life-changing wellness to achieve what is possible!

If you are interested in making a commitment to providing exceptionally compassionate care and making a powerful difference in the lives of our clients and their families, you may contact Head Recruiter Beth Poulin directly via bethp@dlcenters.org.