About This Position
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Detox
Per Diem | 12-Hour Shifts
We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our inpatient detoxification nursing team on a per diem basis. The LVN works under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and primarily serves as the medication nurse, supporting safe medication administration and quality patient care for individuals undergoing medically supervised detoxification.
Shift:
Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Availability Requirements:
At least 2 weekend days of availability per month
Availability for at least 2 holidays per year
Availability does not guarantee scheduling on every available day and scheduling is based on facility needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the medication nurse for patients receiving detoxification services
Safely prepare and administer scheduled and PRN medications according to provider orders and facility policy
Follow all medication administration rights and medication safety procedures
Complete accurate and timely medication documentation in the electronic medical record and MAR
Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, side effects, adverse reactions, and changes in condition
Report abnormal findings, changes in patient condition, medication concerns, and other clinical issues promptly to the supervising RN
Obtain and document vital signs and other clinical information as assigned
Assist with monitoring patients experiencing alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine, and other substance withdrawal
Follow established withdrawal-management protocols and communicate assessment findings to the RN
Complete appropriate reassessments following PRN medication administration
Assist with medication reconciliation, medication storage, medication counts, and other medication-management processes
Maintain appropriate controlled-substance documentation and follow medication security procedures
Utilize automated medication-dispensing systems as applicable
Communicate effectively with RNs and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team
Provide patient education regarding medications as appropriate within LVN scope
Recognize situations requiring RN assessment or intervention and escalate concerns promptly
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, infection-prevention, patient-safety, and facility policies
Participate in required trainings, competencies, and continuing education
Perform additional LVN duties within scope of practice as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Current and active California LVN license in good standing
Current BLS certification
Minimum of 1-2 years of acute care nursing experience
Previous experience administering medications in a clinical setting
Preferred Experience:
Previous detox, substance-use disorder, behavioral health, or psychiatric nursing experience
Experience using Pyxis or another automated medication-dispensing system
Experience caring for patients experiencing acute withdrawal
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable with medication administration, and able to recognize when a patient's condition requires escalation to the RN. We are looking for an LVN who can balance efficiency with compassionate, respectful care for patients during the detoxification process.
Pay: $28.64 - $33.56 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Work Location: In person
Experience
LVN, BLS Certification, Acute care facility experience, Terminally ill patients, Pediatrics, Nurse management, Geriatrics
