Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Overview :

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse seeking an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals struggling with addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues?

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) , an integrated behavioral healthcare management company, is dedicated to providing exceptional care for addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. With our facilities located across various regions of the U.S., we have been committed to furthering our mission and applying advanced approaches to patient care. Learn more about ARS and our transformative work at  .

At the Orlando Recovery Center (ORC), we offer a full continuum of care for individuals seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, as well as a holistic and comprehensive approach to co-occurring disorders. Our 93-bed facility in Central Florida is dedicated to providing medical detox, primary residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and aftercare services. Nestled near the picturesque shores of beautiful Lake Ellenor, ORC offers a serene environment for healing and growth. Discover more about ORC at .

We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.

Responsibilities :

As an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)  you will perform a wide range of duties during your shift, including providing compassionate care and educating patients about their medical and psychiatric conditions. Building trust and rapport with patients and their families is crucial in this role. Working effectively with the facility leadership team, your core job duties will include :

• Resolve pending issues from the previous shift, e.g., missed or incomplete labs or treatments, incomplete admissions or discharges, missing data for continuity of care.
• Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, laboratory cleanliness, pests in facility, hand washing and flu campaign
• Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues
• Order supplies, inventory management, maintain / organize supply room
• Monitor and track lab orders, monitor and track outside consults, track medical transfers
• Coordinate and plan the admission workflow, print Integra and Care 360 requisitions, assure collected samples are properly labeled
• Level of Care transfers in AVATAR
• Administrative functions, e.g., scanning documents into AVATAR, assisting with the work schedule, assisting BHT's with the creation / modification of observation sheets
• Admission and discharge audits. Check / audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance.

Schedule : 12-hour shifts | 7a-7p or 7p-7a | PRN (1-2 shifts / week) or FT (36 hrs / week). Accepting applications for all shifts / hours.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Certification in Practical Nursing or equivalent as per state law

Preferred Qualifications

Two years' experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Experience in a Behavioral health setting ideal

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

BENEFITS :   Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices / EEO. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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