ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders.  PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

BENEFITS:

9 paid holidays per year
3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays).  PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
401k matching
Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provides nursing services to patients in an outpatient, substance use disorder treatment setting. Completes nursing assessments, patient evaluations & screenings, dispenses & administers medications, and provides patients with healthcare education. Works with all members of the Treatment Team to coordinate patient care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect
Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines
Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork
Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company’s attendance policies
Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma / GED required
One year of experience working in the medical and/or behavioral health field preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS:

Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required
Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, In. policies

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Ability to write accurately and legibly
Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
Ability to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.
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

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Treatment program / hospital environment
Exposure to individuals who may be experiencing emotional distress or agitation.
Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass a level II background check (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and drug screen

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