LVN’s for adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Center

Job Description

Full Time LVN: 40 hours a week. Monday-Friday 10am-7pm
 

Job Description

The LVN is responsible for providing a variety of community substance use nursing services which focus on prevention, treatment, education, and rehabilitation of the physical and mental health of the client. The LVN collaborates as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop and implement effective treatment strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with self-administration of medication policy to document and observe patient medication regimen for all patients at all levels of care.
• Ensures accurate documentation of medication orders.
• Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action.
• Answer patients’ questions regarding medication orders and determines how to assist them.
• Measures and records patients’ vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration when required.
• Evaluates medical concerns and directs patients to emergency medical care when required.
• Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Reviews medication logs and consults with patients and physicians regarding refills.
• Provides monitoring and supervision of patients to support non-clinical staff.
• Is responsible for requesting inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
• Schedules and Transports clients to medical and dental appointments.
• Facilitates Health and Wellness groups and documents clients participation.
• Is responsible for assessing new admits for medical necessity.
• Performs breath analysis and monitors urine test samples from patients if needed. Documents and records results.

Qualifications

• Attainment of at least 18 years of age.
• LPT/LVN licensure required. Possession of a valid license/certificate of registration issued by the California Board of Nursing Education and Nurse registration is required.
• Experience working in a substance use/Mental Health facility preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.

Compensation: $37-$40/hr plus benefits