FULL-TIME NURSING OPPORTUNITY IN MODERN & COMMUNITY-MINDED DETOX UNIT!

~ SIGN-ON BONUS ~ PAID TRAINING ~ LOAN FORGIVENESS ~ SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL ~

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.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - DETOX [POSITION # 465]

Our 15-bed inpatient adult Detox Program provides critical care and has expansion plans in place. 

DETAILS:

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

- Timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical records system.

- Supplying direction to Behavioral Healthcare Technicians (BHT's) as necessary.

- 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.

- Implementing effective infection control practices and following reporting standards.

- Safely, accurately and effectively implementing/documenting Client discharges.

REQUIREMENTS:

- High school Diploma/GED = Required

- Graduation from an accredited nursing program = Required

- Current State of Florida LPN License = Required

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

- 1-2 years' related experience = Strongly Preferred

- Spanish Bilingual = Preferred

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

- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office 365/Teams = Preferred

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Level II DCF Fingerprinting, Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION:

- Full-Time Hourly/Non-Exempt Position
~ Saturday, Sunday & Monday, 7AM-7PM 

OUTSTANDING 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:
~ 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 Including EAP
~ Extensive Tuition/Licensure Reimbursement Plans

ADDITIONAL REWARDS:

DLCenters 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 DLCenters' 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.