Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Make a difference in your community!

Now Hiring! LPN

ACTS is growing! We are seeking a compassionate, driven individual to join us in making a lasting impact through meaningful work at our addictions receiving facility.

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time and PRN available! 7:00am-7:00pm and 7:00pm-7:00am

Salary Range: $29.00/hr. plus night and weekend shift differential available!

Sign-on Bonus Eligible! Full-Time: $2,000!

Location:  On-Site at our Addictions Receiving Facility in Tampa, Florida.

Full-Time Benefits:  Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance. Voluntary Life Insurance and other supplemental policy offerings on the first day of the month following 60 days of full-time employment.

Your Future: 403(B) retirement account with up to 5% company match available for Full-Time and Part-Time!

Work/Life Balance: 10 company paid holidays and 11 days paid time off per year available for Full-Time!

What You'll be Doing:

• Completes medical screenings of clients to determine admission and/or continued service eligibility.
• Applies practical nursing principles and protocols for the treatment of persons served including, but not limited to, screenings, assessments and integrated planning.
• Routinely completes vitals, PPD administering/reading and applicable documentation.
• Communicates empathically with clients regarding addiction, mental illness, medications and recovery.
• Assists physicians with medical examinations and carries out physician orders.
• Administers and documents medication/narcotics/treatments as prescribed by protocol or physician's order.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies and drug formularies
• Ensures all billable/non-billable services are accurately recorded in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Prepares internal reports related to service delivery, billing, medication errors, on-the-job-injuries and other reportable incidents.
• Implementation of seclusion/restraint -Ensures nursing support personnel carry out assigned duties correctly to agency model as directed.
• Makes referrals or linkage to care for recommended medical services.
• Participates in client case staffing and treatment team meetings.
• Develops and facilitates health education groups for patients on health and social topics.
• Adheres to regulatory bodies and licensing rules, guidelines, and all established protocol to carry out all duties required by contract, licensure, accreditation, and certification relative to program or service assignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What is Required:

• Active licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with Florida Law.
• Valid Florida Driver License. Regular daytime travel is required between ACTS locations and community-based programs. This position does not require overnight travel.
• Eligibility status, as determined by Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 and/or Local Law.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, reach, stoop, bend with prolonged periods of standing and walking at times.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to make critical decisions in high stress situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent knowledge, education, and training in the field of addiction and mental health.
• Ability to relate to clients from all social-economic class, race, sexual orientation and/or substance abuse/mental health problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Who We Are:  

The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, or 'Clearinghouse', helps ensure that caregivers, health workers, and educators meet Level 2 background screening standards before they can work with children, seniors, or other vulnerable groups. For more information, please visit 

ACTS is a drug-free workplace, and all applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screening and adherence to all related policies throughout employment.

ACTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ACTS, Inc. participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to  and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

\nCompany Description

For over 45 years, Agency for Community Treatment Services (ACTS), Inc. has been a recognized leader in Florida’s behavioral healthcare system by inspiring hope to those struggling with issues of substance abuse, mental health and/or chronic homelessness.

ACTS provides and manages a broad array of behavioral health services, including prevention, acute care and stabilization, treatment and support services in the arenas of substance abuse, co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness, child protection, delinquency, criminal justice, housing, economic self-sufficiency, health and wellness.

Join our team if you would like to make a difference in the community by providing administrative support services for an organization that enhances the lives of others!

Company Description

For over 45 years, Agency for Community Treatment Services (ACTS), Inc. has been a recognized leader in Florida’s behavioral healthcare system by inspiring hope to those struggling with issues of substance abuse, mental health and/or chronic homelessness.\n\nACTS provides and manages a broad array of behavioral health services, including prevention, acute care and stabilization, treatment and support services in the arenas of substance abuse, co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness, child protection, delinquency, criminal justice, housing, economic self-sufficiency, health and wellness.\n\nJoin our team if you would like to make a difference in the community by providing administrative support services for an organization that enhances the lives of others!