Clinic LPN - Full Time Urgent Care

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Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse conducts clinical nursing functions consistent with the Florida Nurses Practice Act with clients at the Central Homeless Assistance Center. These functions include but are not limited to: physical screenings, monitoring vital signs, collecting laboratory specimens, verifying and/or supervising the clients self‑medicating, and patient teaching on various topics appropriate for the nursing profession and within the realm of standard medical practice.

Job Type: Full‑time

Completes a standard nursing screening and identifies presenting problems.

Plans and conducts health education activities for individuals and groups.

Provides basic urgent care services for patients in the clinic.

Demonstrates awareness and understanding of state laws concerning referrals, placement and treatment of psychiatric (Baker Act) and Substance Abuse (Marchman Act) disorders.

Plans a clinically sound care plan that identifies specific problem areas that justify level of care, relevant goals and behavioral objectives with appropriate interventions.

Enter all nursing interventions and encounters in the electronic records system according to Agency policies and procedure.

Escalates medical concerns to supervisor or medical practitioner/physician.

Assists in the completion of nursing supportive treatment ordered by the Agency’s licensed medical provider.

Participates in referral and discharge planning with the client and members of the multidisciplinary team involved with the client.

A current Florida State Nursing License is required. Two years’ experience working with persons having mental health and/or substance abuse issues is preferred.

The Licensed Practical Nurse works in various Broward Partnership settings, including offices, classrooms, group rooms, street‑based outreach sites and other homeless services provider locations. The role is also active in the community as situations warrant, representing Broward Partnership. J-18808-Ljbffr The Broward Partnership