LPN Psychiatric / Detox

At Amergis, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care to those in need. We are looking for dedicated LPN nurses to join our dynamic team and help us continue our mission of healing and support throughout local communities.

Position Details:

• LPN Psych 
• Specialty: Psych/Substance Abuse/Detox
• Full Time: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Opportunity for overtime on Saturdays
• Location: Port Charlotte, FL
• Start Date: ASAP 

What We’re Looking For in Candidates:

• Experience Required: 1+ year of recent direct patient care LPN experience. 
• Empathy and Compassion: A genuine desire to help others and provide emotional support.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and team members.
• Resilience: Capability to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations.
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle the dynamic nature of crisis situations.
• Professionalism: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (health, vision, dental, 401k).
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• We specialize in connecting people to work that matters
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a real impact in the lives of those in crisis.

The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital, mental health/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsible for care in community settings.

The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current LPN license in state of assignment
• 1 year experience in a corrections or psychiatric care setting required
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age