LPN

Job TitleProvides nursing services to patients in an outpatient, substance use disorder treatment setting.Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.Job DescriptionCompletes nursing assessments, patient evaluations & screenings, dispenses & administers medications, and provides patients with healthcare education. Works with all members of the Treatment Team to coordinate patient care.Essential Job FunctionsCommitment to workplace of dignity and respectCompliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelinesAbility to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamworkAbility to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company's attendance policiesAbility to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative mannerMaintains clear and safe driving recordPerforms beginning and end of day check lists to set up and secure end of day mobile unit requirements.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma / GED requiredOne year of experience working in the medical and/or behavioral health field preferred.Licenses, Certifications and RegistrationsCPR and First Aid certification to be completed within six months of employmentFlorida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.Essential Physical/Technical SkillsAbility to write accurately and legiblyModerate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computersAbility to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of timeAbility to bend, stoop and reachAbility to sit in meetings for extended periods of timeAbility to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoorsAbility to lift and carry 10 poundsGood hearing and visionAbility to drive mobile unit(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)Environmental ConditionsTreatment program / mobile treatment facility / county jail environmentExposure to possible verbal abuse and similar behaviorPossible exposure to patients with communicable diseasesSpecial RequirementsMust have a valid driver's license.Must pass a level II background check ( and drug screen.Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP