Nurse - FACT/Community - LPN

Company: Suncoast Center
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Suncoast Center, a leader in quality behavioral health services, is seeking an LPN/Nurse to join our Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) mental health team. Suncoast has devoted over 75 years to ensuring the community has access to mental health services and support to individuals in need. We support community members who are at most risk for long-term psychiatric hospitalizations. This multidisciplinary team provides a wrap-around approach to support adults with severe and persistent mental illness. We meet clients in their homes and neighborhoods, with the goal of helping them to maintain stability and be successful within the community. Suncoast Center is Where Good Changes Happen For over 80 years, Suncoast Center has been providing emotional wellness services to individuals and families. Our employees thrive in an environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority. We pride ourselves on supporting the growth and development of our staff, including continuing education and a supportive team environment. LPN Responsibilities and Competencies include: Making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment and assist the client with attending appointments. Under the direction of the team psychiatrists and in collaboration with the RN, organizes and manages the system of getting medication to clients and ensures that the Medication Delivery Record is maintained for each client. Completes nursing assessments and collaborates with the case coordinator and other treatment team members on the client’s treatment plan, ensuring that medication administration and education are a part of the plan. In collaboration with the team APRN and RN, orders medications from the pharmacy for each client as needed, arranges for delivery or pickup and ensures that all clients’ medications are available and packaged so that the client can take the medication as prescribed. Ensures that all continuing documentation is completed in the required time frame; including status letters to the court, outcomes, FARS, treatment plan addendums and reviews and obtaining needed releases of information for client hospitalizations, doctor’s visits, etc. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, cooperates and participates fully with the FACT Team on-call response system. Provides on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime and weekend hours as requested. Demonstrates flexibility in support of the overall mission of the FACT Team Program in the delivery of the on-call services. Ensures that all assessments, treatment plans and progress notes are completed with accuracy, attention to detail and demonstrate excellent clinical skills and judgment and involve the client and his/her family input, if appropriate. Maintains productivity level in accordance with agency standards Demonstrate consistent excellence in clinical skills Accomplishes individual goals Other job duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications and Position Requirements: Education : Nursing degree from an accredited program Licensure : Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida Experience with individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness preferred. Must be 21 years of age. Negative Drug Screening prior to hire and throughout employment. Clear Criminal Background Check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually, along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF Clear Florida Driver’s License Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record throughout employment. Must possesses reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance. Computer Literate Work Schedule will vary and will be discussed during interview process. Working Conditions: Exposure to extreme heat and humidity during the summer months On-call covering nights, weekends, and holidays, as requested Schedule may be irregular, based on client availability Work is primarily off site in client’s homes and community locations Required to drive own car and/or company vehicle. Must meet established insurance requirements. Some of our Benefits: Free Clinical Supervision for Licensure 80 Hours of Paid Time Off within first year, and biannual increases thereafter 10 Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans Voluntary Life Insurance Company paid, Life, Accidental D & D, and Long-Term Disability Retirement Plan with up to 5% matching Voluntary Short-Term Disability Mileage Reimbursement Continuing Education, Training, and Certification opportunities Suncoast Center, Inc. is a drug-free workplace and follows federal guidelines/regulations related to marijuana use EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP All positions require a screening through the Clearinghouse. This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025). https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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