LPN full-time day shift/night shift

Gateway Community Services is proud to be a recognized leader in addiction treatment for adults and adolescents in the Northeast Florida region. Since 1978, Gateway has been committed to providing compassionate services to those lost in the despair of addiction.

LPN POSITION

In addition to our competitive pay, we also offer:

· Shift differential

· Start accruing Paid Time Off on first day of employment

· 403(b) – up to 3% matching after a year of employment

· Eligible for Benefits on the first of the month following 60 days

· Engaging work environment

OBJECTIVES

Perform medical assessments and other medical duties as required. Ensure quality client care**.** May be scheduled to work in a variety of substance abuse treatment programs that provide services to adults and adolescents in a residential setting with staff who perform assessment, intervention, prevention, individual and group therapy in Detox.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensure quality internal and external customer care and service.

Responsible for ensuring the Support Staff are completing their daily duties.

Completing drug screens for walk in clients, when Lab/Tech not available.

Schedule appointments with outside physicians or clinics as needed.

Provide coverage on unit as assigned.

Assist MSS staff with showers, making client beds, serving meals as needed.

Answer telephone, direct calls as appropriate.

Perform admission assessments.

Administer medications and complete treatments as ordered.

Determine client’s need for emergency medical assessment/treatment (referral to hospital) upon admission.

Assist psychiatrist and other staff physicians as needed.

Facility requires all staff to be “AWAKE” staff.

Perform special projects and other Agency related assignments as requested.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Must be able to successfully complete CPR, First Aid, AIDs and Direct Service training within 90 days employment
Must abide by Agency's Code of Ethics, Agency Standards, Policy and Procedures Manuals
Must be able to successfully complete the agency's internal driving test within the first two weeks of employment.
Strict adherence to the Incident (Unusual Event) Reporting, timekeeping, and work attendance requirements.
Must complete a minimum of 20 hours of job related training annually.
Must practice universal precautions as part of regular job duties whenever applicable.
Demonstrate proficiency in verbal de-escalation skills with juveniles and adults.
Demonstrate proficiency in physical intervention techniques with juveniles and adults.
Timely and regularly complete all required documentation, reports, and other Agency related paperwork.
Maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Ensure safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility.
Ability to function as an effective team member.
Must not engage in behaviors that erode the cohesiveness of the program staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

FORMAL EDUCATION

Graduate of an LPN Certification program

SKILLS

 Nursing assessment.

 Ability to follow universal precautions.

 Ability to monitor clients and staff closely.

 Ability to work with agitated/aggressive clients

 Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies and life threatening situations in an appropriate manner.

 Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

 Strong customer service and organizational skills.

 Ability to relate and present to groups.

 Ability to relate to adolescents, adults, families, referral sources and internal Gateway Team Members

EXPERIENCE

None required. Addictions/Mental Health Nursing experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE

General medical knowledge, some knowledge of addictions and psychiatric disorders preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

State of Florida LPN Licensure

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to clients who may be under the influence or withdrawing from mood altering chemicals

Shift work at times. Must be able to stay awake during shifts.

Possible exposure and or contact with blood, body fluids and airborne pathogens

12- Hour dayshift position with rotating weekends

Physical: Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an 8-12 hour day. Able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs. Visual and auditory ability sufficient to evaluate data and applications. Fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing of reports, correspondence and working with the computer. Hours and days off may vary, weekend work may be required.

Gateway Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Gateway Community Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL 32204 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32204: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person