What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN - IMMEDIATE HIRE - Swing shift position at Destiny Recovery Center LLC?
We're interviewing now at our Redlands, CA facility! Looking for a client-focused experienced LVN who has knowledge of mental health and substance abuse clientele!
We are seeking a LVN to fill a Full-Time position.
General Summary:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for supporting clients through their treatment experience from admission to discharge. They work as a liaison between the physicians, psychiatrists, and clinical team to assist clients with their treatment and ensure client safety.
Responsibilities:
Medication monitoring process
Nursing assessment and ongoing assessments of the client condition, including nursing notes each shift and shift notes
Intake nursing duties including health and nutrition screen, consents, entering medications on centrally stored logs, entering medications in controlled medication logs and other intake duties
Accepting and transcribing physician and psychiatrist medication orders
Medical discharge preparation and approval of medications via physicians orders
Medication counts and ordering from the pharmacy as required, may use EHR fax tool
Med room audits to ensure availability of items and items expiration dates are current
Communicates client behavior to Physicians and clinical team
Vital signs, CIWAS/COWS and client rounds as required
Requirements:
Current Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, CPR & First Aid certification
Current Negative TB Test
Valid California Driver's License
Must be able to pass Background Check
Education:
Graduate from an accredited Vocational Nursing School or Nursing Program (required)
Must understand therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, professional ethics, fundamentals of addiction, and mental health disabilities and treatment
Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays if needed
Diverse individuals encouraged to apply
Equal Opportunity Employer
