LVN

Job Summary:

The core responsibilities of this position is to facilitate the client's essential needs while on detoxification or residential status.

Job Duties:

• Completion of all duties and/or documentation per the Company's Policies & Procedures.
• Client rounds documentation on rounds sheet.
• Conduct Medication counts.
• Responsible for reading shift log at beginning of shift and completing their own shift log and essential tasks contained therein by conclusion of shift.
• Complete new admission intake procedures according to Company policies on all new admissions (UA, and paperwork such as comprehensive nursing assessment).
• Documentation of daily progress in client files.
• Observe and document clients taking medications in accordance with Company Policies.
• Observe and document client blood pressure and other vitals in accordance with Company and DHCS and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Crisis Intervention
• Assist, teach and/or supervise Behavioral Health Technicians with medical responsibilities.
• Complete daily nursing assessments on all detox clients.
• Refill medications as needed.
• CIWA / COWS / Polysubstance assessments.
• Communication with Physicians regarding clients detox status.
• Medication education.
• Assist with medical needs for clients at residential and partial locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a LVN in California.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as law, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must be able to relay information concerning a client's condition.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of addiction and evidence-based addiction treatment. (Preferred)
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility or department which may include a medical and physical examination. Special consideration is given to applicants with previous experience in mental health / substance use treatment.
• Ability to prioritize and perform with minimal direction.
• Computer literate and ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally with clients, administration, the treatment team and family members.
• Experience using EMR/EHR systems.
• Ability to function independently.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $40