Licensed Practical Nurse-FACT Team

FACT TEAM LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Licensed Practical Nurse is a professional position responsible for utilizing the nursing process including assessment, identification of nursing problems, planning, execution, evaluation and modification of nursing interventions as determined by patient outcomes. Acknowledges, coordinates, and implements diagnostic and therapeutic orders. Assures patient safety through safe administration of medications, prevention of violent behavior, patient injury, and infection control. Participates as a contributing member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Participates in Quality Improvement activities

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (PRN EMPLOYMENT)
• Communicates with and coordinates services with other medical providers, education in health promotion, prevention, and education activities related to patient behavior.
• Educates FACT team members on monitoring psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.
• Work with team members to assist patients with strategies to maximize medication compliance.
• Will assist with caseload and may assist with patient transportation when needed.
• May deliver medications to patients and document patient self-administration of medications.
• The entire FACT team will rotate on-call, working evening hours, and weekend coverage, so must be available for rotation of these changing hours.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Florida driver’s license and must be at least 21 years of age or over
• Must have valid car insurance and reliable transportation.
• Licensed Practical Nurse program with 1 year experience preferred.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Adheres to all applicable federal, state, local, and company-maintained standards of compliance, ethics, and policies concerned with the administration and delivery of agency services.
• Meets deadlines, requirements, and expectations as established by the supervisor, agency, and department.
• Completes administrative functions and data entry timely and accurate.

CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provides exceptional customer service in all communications and interactions with staff, and the general public.
• Maintains confidentiality and remains calm under stress.
• Assists staff with support in all areas of functional responsibility in a courteous, supportive manner.
• Maintains and exhibits servant leadership qualities and exceeds customers’ expectations.