Part-Time LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse

This part-time position provides nursing support for youth in the Safety Harbor residential program. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will coordinate medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services while maintaining accurate health records. You report directly to the Safety Harbor Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and provide training and education for youth and staff on health and medical topics including CPR, First Aid, OSHA, nutrition, and other health-related areas as assigned
• Arrange and coordinate medical, dental, vision, and other services for youth, including regularly scheduled and emergency appointments
• Complete youth assessments and chart audits on an initial and ongoing basis, including physical, dental, vision, hearing, and other evaluations as appropriate
• Obtain initial medication consents and maintain current medication consents
• Consult with Youth Ranches staff on youth medical needs and issues, including consultation, training, and monitoring of treatment protocols prescribed by physicians, as well as follow-up on first aid
• Set up and maintain clinic records, files, and administrative documentation related to clinic and medical services
• Maintain the clinic and first aid areas on campus, ensuring they are clean and well-stocked with adequate supplies and equipment that are regularly inventoried
• Assist with Medicaid and other third-party insurance eligibility, claims, and billing matters
• Maintain good public relations with the medical community and serve as liaison between Youth Ranches and doctors, dentists, orthodontists, emergency rooms, pharmacies, and other medical providers
• Monitor the administration of prescription and over-the-counter medications by cottage parents, youth care assistants, program leaders, and other direct care staff
• Monitor medication logs and follow up on prescribed treatments for youth in care
• Provide regular input to supervisors concerning direct care staff who do not follow protocol or prescribed treatment for youth in their care

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current Florida LPN license
• Sound knowledge of medical procedures
• Ability to make proper judgments in times of crisis
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare necessary reports
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive health information
• Knowledge of medical equipment and its use
• Ability to present an example of good health and hygienic practices
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, proportions, and basic measurements, and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to identify problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret a variety of instructions, and effectively manage situations involving multiple variables
• Valid Florida Driver License with ability to maintain a safe driving record consistent with agency policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the nursing field, especially with youth

Schedule

• Part-time, 20 hours per week

Compensation

• $22.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
• Annual leave and sick leave
• 11 holidays
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, and Aflac products available

Additional Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, as required by Florida law
• This is a drug-free workplace with an extensive and strict background screening process
• This position is classified as non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)