Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary:

Person in this position will provide medical services to Clients. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides medical screenings and examinations on WestCare clients.
• May care for patients with common illness or minor injuries and/or refers patients to appropriate medical setting for health treatment.
• Observes, determines, reports and records changes in objective signs and subjective symptoms.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team, participates in assessments of clients admitted to Turning Point Treatment program, to include physical, social, medical, substance abuse and mental health assessments, and in the development of treatment and placement plans.
• Oversight of self-administration of patient medications at the facility, provide non-prescription medications as needed, and evaluation of on-going health status of clients.
• Inventory medications on a monthly basis and properly dispose of medications (following medication disposal protocol) as necessary.
• Insure completion of and adherence to all safety guidelines.
• Maintain medical portion of clinical record
• Work with area medical personnel to facilitate compliance with all recommendations.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
• May require local travel.

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• Must hold valid LPN License in the state of Florida in good standing.

Education:

• Associate of Science in Nursing from an accredited college is preferred

Experience and Competencies:

• Two (2) years of experience in providing providing nursing care to target population is preferred;
• Proficient in performing nursing physical assessment and mental status exams
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Ability to meet GCC insurance requirements for driving an agency vehicle
• Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.