Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Bridgehouse/Gainesville in Gainesville, Florida at Meridian Behavioral

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - CSU/Bridgehouse
Location: Gainesville, FL
Salary: $25.37 | Hr | Non - Exempt

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational excellence and strategic direction of Meridian. You will:

• Assists the RN/Physician in the admission process by gathering baseline data of client's current health status.
• Transcribes verbal or telephone orders received from the physician and verifies such by "readback".
• Transcribes physician orders to the medication administration record (MAR).
• Performs fingerstick for glucose evaluation.
• Administers medications as ordered by a physician.
• Intervenes as necessary to prevent injury to staff or other clients.
• Provides for interactions with family, to the extent possible, under HIPAA regulations.
• Provides accurate documentation of client interactions and interventions.

• Clear/Active license to practice as an LPN in the State of Florida.
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric unit preferred.
• ** Must be able to type at least 27 wpm on prescreen assessment and score at least 65% on general assessment.

What You'll Love About Working at Meridian

• Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program- 60% of qualifying educational loan balance. Two years full-time in an eligible facility
• Vibrant Culture: Friendly, flexible, and engaging work environment with regular celebrations and wellness events.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health insurance options, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and more.
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources.
• Retirement & Compensation: Competitive salary and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years.
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.
• Perks: Discounts on cell phone plans, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more.

Apply today and help us bring hope and healing to our communities.
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For information on Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.