About This Position
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: Active or Current LVN license in the state of CA. Minimum of one year nursing experience in psychiatric and/or alcohol and drug treatment settings.
Reports to: Nursing Supervisor
Degree of Supervision: Daily/Weekly
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Direct Resident care specific to overseeing detoxification services and all medication and medical needs of Residents. Ability to effectively communicate with all staff, clinical and others, the physical and mental health needs of the Residents.
Specific Duties Include:
Direct Resident care, including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, safety risks.
Availability and timeliness in terms of 24 hr. coverage for consultation and emergencies and when unavailable, informs appropriate individuals.
Coordination with contracted physicians to ensure all admission orders are addressed and appropriate ancillary assessments and services are provided.
Completes documentation in an efficient and timely manner, including nursing assessments, transcription of physician’s phone orders, appropriate policies and procedures, medication records, shift notes, progress relative to the Resident's treatment plan.
Inclusion of physical health services and other related issues in Residents' treatment plans.
Observation of detoxing Residents, following policy and procedure on observation and documentation of rounds.
Properly QA Resident medication sheets to determine if Residents are receiving appropriate meds in a timely manner, including proper destruction of medication.
Development and implementation of quality assurance for infection control, nursing, pharmaceutical, ancillary, and laboratory services.
Attendance and participation in terms of treatment planning conferences and professional staff meetings.
Orientation and training of staff regarding pharmaceutical and physical health services, infection control, and CPR & First Aid instruction.
Performance in relation to ethics and professionalism.
Detox and treatment related service performance and competence in terms of consistency with education, training, and experience are reflective of current standards of practice/care.
Knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques of alcohol and drug dependency and withdrawal
Solid knowledge of causes, effects and methods of treatment for alcohol and drug abuse
Knowledge of medications, effects, indications and contraindications
Effective written and verbal communication skills with Residents, visitors, physicians and colleagues
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Responsible for ensuring for safe and timely arrival and departure of Residents
Transportation of Residents, upon admission, throughout treatment, and discharge.
Effective, timely, and complete documentation of Residents using electronic medical record.
Breathalyzer and Urinalysis Testing
Administer TB, Vivitrol, B12 and other injections as ordered by physician.
Maintain updated CPR, First Aid training and TB testing per company policy.
Conflict Resolution
Critical thinking and leadership skills
Good listening and assessment skills
Customer Service oriented
Computer knowledge (basic skills)
Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Psychiatry
Physical Setting:
Rehabilitation center
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
LVN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Reports to: Nursing Supervisor
Degree of Supervision: Daily/Weekly
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Direct Resident care specific to overseeing detoxification services and all medication and medical needs of Residents. Ability to effectively communicate with all staff, clinical and others, the physical and mental health needs of the Residents.
Specific Duties Include:
Direct Resident care, including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, safety risks.
Availability and timeliness in terms of 24 hr. coverage for consultation and emergencies and when unavailable, informs appropriate individuals.
Coordination with contracted physicians to ensure all admission orders are addressed and appropriate ancillary assessments and services are provided.
Completes documentation in an efficient and timely manner, including nursing assessments, transcription of physician’s phone orders, appropriate policies and procedures, medication records, shift notes, progress relative to the Resident's treatment plan.
Inclusion of physical health services and other related issues in Residents' treatment plans.
Observation of detoxing Residents, following policy and procedure on observation and documentation of rounds.
Properly QA Resident medication sheets to determine if Residents are receiving appropriate meds in a timely manner, including proper destruction of medication.
Development and implementation of quality assurance for infection control, nursing, pharmaceutical, ancillary, and laboratory services.
Attendance and participation in terms of treatment planning conferences and professional staff meetings.
Orientation and training of staff regarding pharmaceutical and physical health services, infection control, and CPR & First Aid instruction.
Performance in relation to ethics and professionalism.
Detox and treatment related service performance and competence in terms of consistency with education, training, and experience are reflective of current standards of practice/care.
Knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques of alcohol and drug dependency and withdrawal
Solid knowledge of causes, effects and methods of treatment for alcohol and drug abuse
Knowledge of medications, effects, indications and contraindications
Effective written and verbal communication skills with Residents, visitors, physicians and colleagues
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Responsible for ensuring for safe and timely arrival and departure of Residents
Transportation of Residents, upon admission, throughout treatment, and discharge.
Effective, timely, and complete documentation of Residents using electronic medical record.
Breathalyzer and Urinalysis Testing
Administer TB, Vivitrol, B12 and other injections as ordered by physician.
Maintain updated CPR, First Aid training and TB testing per company policy.
Conflict Resolution
Critical thinking and leadership skills
Good listening and assessment skills
Customer Service oriented
Computer knowledge (basic skills)
Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Psychiatry
Physical Setting:
Rehabilitation center
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
LVN (Required)
Work Location: In person
