Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) **URGENTLY HIRING**
Summary:
The LVN works closely with each of the Clients and the outside Medical providers, on an individual basis providing assistance in the areas of medication observation and medical appointment scheduling, as well as overall client health. The LVN ensures that all information obtained during the course of client’s stay is organized and facilitated appropriately. The LVN adheres to all state and federal regulations and accreditation agency standards applicable to the individual licensure and narcotic treatment programs.
Job Duties:
- Observation, documentation, audit functions, and record keeping of all observed/inventoried/destroyed/prescribed medications
- Assessment of client with undiagnosed or diagnosed conditions, and assisting in ascertaining clinical medication management with the Nursing Supervisor and Medical Director.
- Observation, documentation, and record keeping of client health status.
- Works closely with Operations Manager/Medical Director/Counselor/ and Case Managers on client health status and presenting conditions.
- Manages Client Care data in the HER such as orders,
- Pick up medications/ other medical supplies/ interact with client’s Pharmacy/Pharmacist
- Set all medical appointments for clients including medical, dental, and psychiatric as needed.
- Education and counseling for clients and other organizational Client Care providers on optimal use of medicines (e.g., proper use, avoidance of overmedication)
- Work with Operations on Medication refills
- Communicate with local hospitals, doctor’s offices, urgent cares, etc.
- Communicate with families when release is valid for updates as needed.
- Responsible for all medical records requests from outside providers while in our care.
- Understanding and ability to score COWS and CIWA for withdrawal of symptoms during detox.
- Utilize the 6 Rights when before clients self-administering medication.
- Ensure that an adequate supply of medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the needs of the clients.
- Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Narcotic count must be done between all shifts and after each self-administration of said medication.
- Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with federal and state guidelines and company established procedures.
- Make daily rounds of your unit/shift to ensure clients are doing well.
- Act as a liaison with MD/NP/PA.
- Be available for staff regarding questions or issues.
Completion of all client process duties and/or documentation within timelines:
- Responds to all social service needs, requests by physicians, legal issues, and family needs.
- Required documentation in chart according to policy timelines.
- Skills will be measured by management through regular routine quantitative and qualitative chart audits. Chart audits will reflect appropriate content and timeline benchmarks of completion.
- Updates to family and/or referral sources (as allowed via client consents).
- Observe, evaluate and report on behavior, attitudes, general emotional stability clients and their family members to help assist in treatment planning/discharge planning by assessing social needs of individual clients including referrals to outside providers after transition to outpatient therapy.
- Will be provided performance evaluations to measure performance areas. Inability to meet performance expectations will result in specific, short term performance enhancement action plans with a timeline to improve. Below average rating in employee performance will result in progressive disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
*The job duties listed above should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties required. Other duties will be assigned as need arises and according to programmatic need.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess, as a minimum, an LVN license Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice in California.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Must be knowledgeable of medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to residential treatment care.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must be able to communicate/relate information concerning client's status with family members.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must have treatment experience with strong professional references attesting to high degree of clinical sophistication.
- Trained to independently diagnose and treat mental health and substance abuse problems
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR
- Advanced knowledge of HIPAA and CFR 42 Requirements
- Valid California Driver’s License
Muse Treatment Facility provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Chemical Dependency: 1 year (Preferred)
- Substance Abuse: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person