Mobile Unit LPN

Job Description

We are seeking compassionate, non-judgmental, and highly empathic individuals to join our specialized medical team as a Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Operation PAR’s Medication Assisted Patient Services (MAPS) program on our NEW Mobile Unit within the community. This is a critically important position that offers a unique opportunity to impact meaningful and positive change in the lives of individuals suffering from the effects of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). If you are searching for a job with meaning and purpose – doing work you can truly feel proud of at the end of each day, then please review the job details below and consider applying today.

The LPN will arrive to work at the MAPS Hernando Location at 1245 Kass Cir Spring Hill at 5am and travel on the mobile unit at 5:30 to either the Hernando County Health Department or the Hernando County Jail and arrive back to the MAPS Hernando location at the end of day for end of day procedures.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides nursing care to patients in an outpatient, substance use disorder treatment setting on our NEW mobile unit within the community. Works with the mobile unit practitioner and case manager within the community at the Hernando County Health Department and Hernando County Jail

Administering patient assessments, evaluations, and screenings on our mobile unit within the community.

Dispensing & administering medications (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, naloxone)

Providing patients with health care education.

Medical charting & documentation.

HOURS/SCHEDULE:

M-F 5:00 am- 1:00 pm

LICENSES, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATIONS:

Florida Nursing License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to manage time and resources

Ability to speak coherently and convey concepts

Computer proficiency required

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Ability to write accurately and legibly

Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time

Ability to bend, stoop and reach

Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time

Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors

Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds

Good hearing and vision

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid driver's license or state ID card.

Must pass a level II background check and drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP

Full-time