Job Title: Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse - Crisis Units & Detox

Location: Naples, Florida

Company: David Lawrence Centers For Behavioral Health

Job Type: Part-Time (24 Hours)
~ 12-Hour Shifts With Final Schedule TBD
~ Shifts Could Include Day And/Or Overnight, Both Weekdays & Weekends

Salary: $32/Hour & Substantial Shift Differential
~ Opportunity To Work Additional Hours In Other Programs
~ Enhancement For Fully Bilingual

Hiring Incentives: Immediate PTO Accrual (Prorated To 24 Hours Worked), Professional Development & Tuition Programs, Wellness Programs & EAP, Licensure & Certification Assistance.

Job Summary: 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.

Our Detox Program provides critical community care through our 15-bed adult inpatient unit (with expansion plans in place!). This is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's recovery every single minute of every single shift!

Key Responsibilities:

- Providing highly-skilled care to all Clients in a high-paced and team-oriented atmosphere, including triage, nursing assessment, implementation of orders, withdrawal assessment and management, observation, interviewing, recording and reporting medical and behavior patterns.

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

- Working in a multidisciplinary environment to ensure continuity of care.

- Handling multiple tasks within a demanding environment.

- Communicating with local hospitals and community partners when needed.

- Working closely with Providers, Clinicians, RN's, Behavioral Health Techs and Support Staff.

- Collaborating with Emergency Services and Access Center.

- 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.

Qualifications:

- High school Diploma/GED = Required

- Graduation from an accredited nursing program = Required

- Clear/Active FL LPN License = Required

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

- Related experience = Strongly Preferred
~ 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.

- Microsoft Office 365 skills (Including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records experience = Strongly Preferred

- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required

- Ability to pass Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting (General Information can be found HERE), Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required

Physical Requirements: This position requires a mix of physical activities throughout the workday. Duties involve periods of standing, sitting, and walking, often across various areas of the site. The role also includes tasks that may require bending, reaching, and other physical movements. Candidates must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. A reasonable level of physical stamina and mobility is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.