About this role
Outpatient Float Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Apalachee Center, Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Outpatient Services
Work Location: Various Outpatient County Clinics
Position Summary
Apalachee Center, Inc. is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and flexible Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Outpatient Services team.
The Outpatient Float LPN provides essential nursing support across assigned outpatient clinics, ensuring continuity of quality patient care and medication management services. This position plays an important role in supporting psychiatric providers, administering prescribed medications, coordinating injection clinics, and assisting with various outpatient nursing needs.
The ideal candidate is adaptable, organized, patient-focused, and comfortable working in multiple clinic locations while providing compassionate care to individuals receiving mental health and substance use treatment services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care and Medication Administration
- Provide direct nursing care to patients at assigned outpatient clinic locations.
- Administer prescribed medications, including injections, in accordance with established nursing standards and agency policies.
- Verify patient identity using two approved identifiers before medication administration.
- Monitor vital signs, assess medication side effects, and document patient responses to treatment.
- Educate patients regarding prescribed medications, potential side effects, and medication compliance.
- Provide crisis intervention and assist in identifying patients who may pose a risk to themselves or others.
Outpatient Clinic Support
- Organize, coordinate, and provide nursing coverage for outpatient medication injection clinics.
- Assist psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), physicians, and other authorized healthcare providers with patient care and assessments.
- Provide flexible nursing coverage across assigned county clinics during staffing shortages, vacancies, employee leave, or other operational needs.
- Support Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services as assigned and within the LPN scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient records in accordance with agency procedures.
Medication Management and Clinic Operations
- Maintain and reconcile injection clinic supplies, including syringes, sharps containers, and other nursing materials.
- Ensure proper medication storage, labeling, handling, and disposal in compliance with established standards.
- Assist patients and healthcare providers with Patient Assistance Program (PAP) applications.
- Maintain accurate medication inventory, sample medication logs, and PAP medication records.
- Coordinate with medical providers to maintain appropriate medication supplies.
- Complete monthly medication inspections and required documentation.
Infection Prevention and Patient Safety
- Follow Apalachee Center and CDC infection prevention, hand hygiene, and safety protocols.
- Identify potential infection risks and implement appropriate preventive measures.
- Report infectious disease concerns, blood or body fluid exposures, sharps injuries, and other reportable incidents according to agency procedures.
- Promote a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
- Participate in required nursing training, in-services, and professional development activities.
Qualifications
Education and Licensure
- Current, active Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 464.
- Current CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certifications, which must be maintained throughout employment.
- Valid Florida driver's license and ability to maintain authorization as an approved Apalachee Center vehicle driver.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of practical nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care.
- Ability to assess patient needs, monitor symptoms, and recognize changes in physical or behavioral health.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and coworkers.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing assignments across multiple outpatient clinic locations.
- Ability to accurately maintain medical records and follow established documentation requirements.
- Ability to respond appropriately to crisis situations and manage challenging patient behaviors.
- Commitment to patient confidentiality, professional ethics, and quality care.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
- Experience providing nursing care in an outpatient, psychiatric, behavioral health, or substance use treatment setting.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, medication side effects, and medication management practices.
- Understanding of mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and trauma-informed care.
- Familiarity with infection control procedures, medication inventory, and patient safety practices.
- Experience performing waived testing, including blood glucose testing, urine drug screening, and urine pregnancy testing.
- Ability to recognize signs of substance intoxication, withdrawal, and potential risk of harm to self or others.
Why Join Apalachee Center?
At Apalachee Center, Inc., you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families receiving behavioral healthcare services.
As an Outpatient Float LPN, you will work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals while supporting patients across our outpatient clinic locations.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about patient care, committed to professional excellence, and ready to contribute to our mission of providing quality behavioral healthcare services.
Apply Today!
If you are a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse who enjoys working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Apalachee Center team.