š Location: Bartow, FL, US
š¼ Type: Fulltime
š Work: On-site
š Description: **Position Description**
Individuals in this position perform a variety of medical duties under supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Medical Director, or Attending Physician. Non\\-medical duties may also be performed. The evaluating supervisor may be the Director of Nursing or Program Supervisor.
**Position Expectation**
In keeping with the mission and core values of Tri\\-County Human Services, all persons served, stakeholders, and fellow employees will be treated with **dignity**, **respect,** and shown **sensitivity** to their cultural diversity.
**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**
* Takes medical histories from and conducts nursing assessments with program clients.
* Makes appropriate referrals to the Attending Physician, Psychiatrist, or counseling staff.
* Notes physician orders, assists with lab tests and physical exams, and draws blood from clients, as necessary.
* Administers prescribed medications per unit policy.
* Participates in nursing shift change report assuring that necessary information is provided to the on\\-coming nurse.
* Makes entries in client medical records in accordance with unit policy, licensing rules, and accreditation standards.
* Oversees the daily activities of clients and participates in the provision of clinical services to clients when appropriate.
* In the absence of a Registered Nurse acts as shift supervisor providing leadership and direction for Human Services Technicians.
* Performs other reasonable and related duties as assigned by Nursing Supervisor and/or Program Manager.
* Will secure an individual NPI number and apply for a State of Florida Medicaid provider number within 30 days of employment, if the incumbent does not already have such credentials.
* Incumbent will permit Tri\\-County Human Services to link this Medicaid number to Tri\\-County for billing purposes for Medicaid and other private insurance providers.
**Minimum Training and Experience**
* Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and current licensure by the Florida Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
* Experience in a mental health, substance abuse, and/or co\\-occurring treatment setting is preferred.
***Tri\\-County Human Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F***
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