Broward County, Florida
Licensed Practical Nurse (Broward Addiction Recovery Center)
Broward County, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Requirements and Preferences
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Licensed Practical Nurse within the Broward Addiction Recovery Center.
Benefits of Broward County Employment Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) 457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,600 a year.
Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) The BARC has served Broward County residents since 1973 and continues to expand services to meet the needs of adults affected by substance use and co-occurring disorders. In 2018, BARC opened its flagship "BARC Central," a 48,900 sq. ft. LEED Gold Certified facility offering inpatient detoxification and withdrawal management, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP). BARC provides a full continuum of care-including detoxification, residential, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and case management services-supported by a multidisciplinary team of medical, clinical, and support staff. Accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families, BARC is recognized nationally for its innovative programs and award‑winning facility.
Video tour: https://youtu.be/f0bEChxQmOM?si=OdgQcLAmLBPp16Kp
General Description Performs specialized licensed practical nursing work for a County substance abuse, behavioral health, or other County mental health program. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires completion of course work from an accredited practical nursing education program. Requires two (2) years experience as a licensed practical nurse, including six (6) months experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health nursing experience.
Special Requirements Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
Special Certifications and Licenses Licensed as a practical nurse by the State of Florida and current BLS certification at time of application. Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferences Experience working with the substance use population. Associates Degree or higher in Nursing or Related Health Science. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Substance Use/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nursing Certification. Bilingual. Experience with Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) including injectables.
Scope of Work Renders comprehensive general and specialized nursing care to program patients with the assistance of other nursing staff and or ancillary staff. Performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screening as appropriate. Administers medications as prescribed by a physician or other health care provider. Documents activities in the patient medical record. Monitors medication compliance and response of patient behavior, document observations and treatments appropriately. Assesses and evaluates patients on admission and throughout treatment stay; obtains medical and/or substance abuse and psychiatric history. Performs physical assessment including vital signs and observation of physical/mental status; performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screenings. Interfaces with other internal and external health care providers for coordination of care. Prepares nursing treatment plans and participates in discharge/aftercare planning with nursing/clinical staff.
Work Environment Physical Demands: Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards: Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.
Special Information Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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Benefits of Broward County Employment Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) 457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,600 a year.
Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) The BARC has served Broward County residents since 1973 and continues to expand services to meet the needs of adults affected by substance use and co-occurring disorders. In 2018, BARC opened its flagship "BARC Central," a 48,900 sq. ft. LEED Gold Certified facility offering inpatient detoxification and withdrawal management, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP). BARC provides a full continuum of care-including detoxification, residential, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and case management services-supported by a multidisciplinary team of medical, clinical, and support staff. Accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families, BARC is recognized nationally for its innovative programs and award‑winning facility.
Video tour: https://youtu.be/f0bEChxQmOM?si=OdgQcLAmLBPp16Kp
General Description Performs specialized licensed practical nursing work for a County substance abuse, behavioral health, or other County mental health program. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires completion of course work from an accredited practical nursing education program. Requires two (2) years experience as a licensed practical nurse, including six (6) months experience in substance abuse and/or behavioral health nursing experience.
Special Requirements Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
Special Certifications and Licenses Licensed as a practical nurse by the State of Florida and current BLS certification at time of application. Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferences Experience working with the substance use population. Associates Degree or higher in Nursing or Related Health Science. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Substance Use/Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nursing Certification. Bilingual. Experience with Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) including injectables.
Scope of Work Renders comprehensive general and specialized nursing care to program patients with the assistance of other nursing staff and or ancillary staff. Performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screening as appropriate. Administers medications as prescribed by a physician or other health care provider. Documents activities in the patient medical record. Monitors medication compliance and response of patient behavior, document observations and treatments appropriately. Assesses and evaluates patients on admission and throughout treatment stay; obtains medical and/or substance abuse and psychiatric history. Performs physical assessment including vital signs and observation of physical/mental status; performs medical, psychiatric and/or substance abuse screenings. Interfaces with other internal and external health care providers for coordination of care. Prepares nursing treatment plans and participates in discharge/aftercare planning with nursing/clinical staff.
Work Environment Physical Demands: Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards: Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.
Special Information Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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