PRN Crisis LPN
Job Title: PRN Licensed Practical Nurse - Crisis Units
Location: Naples, Florida
Company: David Lawrence Centers For Behavioral Health
Job Type: PRN & Hourly/Non-Exempt
~ 3 Shifts Required If Offered Per Month, Including 1 Weekend
~ Shifts Include Day/Evening/Overnight/Weekday/Weekend
Overnight Shifts Available & Critical With ENHANCED Shift Differential Pay!
Salary: $34 Per Hour & Substantial Shift Differential
Hiring Incentives: Paid training, cross-trained With Detox/MAT/Children's Unit, opportunities for additional hours in other programs, Employee Discounts.
Job Summary: Our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit (CCSU) provide high-impact, transformative and imperative care to those who might not otherwise have access to mental health resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing highly-skilled care to all Clients in the Crisis Stabilization Units (high-paced and team-oriented atmosphere).
- Processing admissions and discharges in a timely/thorough manner.
- Working in a multidisciplinary environment to ensure continuity of care.
- Handling multiple tasks within a demanding environment.
- Communicating with local hospitals and community partners when needed.
- Working closely with Providers, Clinicians, RN's, Behavioral Health Techs and Support Staff.
- Collaborating with Emergency Services, Detox and Access Center.
- Providing guidance and training to Behavioral Health Tech Staff as needed, especially during crisis situations.
- Properly documenting Client information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system including Nursing Notes, S/R Notes, etc.
- Addressing all Client concerns in a professional yet compassionate way.
Qualifications:
- High school Diploma/GED = Required
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program = Required
- Clear/Active FL LPN License = Required
- Skills in nursing assessment, evaluation, planning and intervention = Required
- Related experience = Preferred But Will Train!
~ Mental health, behavioral health, crisis nursing and/or psych nursing
~ Inpatient, residential, jail, detox and/or Baker Act
~ Dementia, Alzheimer's, anxiety, agitation, mental status changes, confusion, memory care, etc.
- Microsoft Office 365 skills (Including Teams/Video Conferencing) and Electronic Medical Records experience = Strongly Preferred
- Staying compliant on all trainings and immunizations = Required
- Ability to pass Level II DCF Mental Health Fingerprinting, (General Information can be found HERE), Drug Screen and Local Criminal Check = Required
Physical Requirements: This position requires a mix of physical activities throughout the workday. Duties involve periods of standing, sitting, and walking, often across various areas of the site. The role also includes tasks that may require bending, reaching, and other physical movements. Candidates must be able to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. A reasonable level of physical stamina and mobility is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.