Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Pillars Recovery (an INFINITI GROUP, LLC program) is responsible for assessing clients in a drug and alcohol detoxification program and observing self-administration of medications. The LVN works directly with the Nurse Supervisor, other clinical staff and medical staff and to ensure nursing components of the organization are appropriately coordinated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing, completing, and validating assessments, utilizing proper grammar, spelling, and complete sentences without using unapproved abbreviations.
• Informing personnel (i.e. UR, psychiatry, clinical) of new admissions when appropriate.
• Administering and documenting vital signs, CIWAS, COWS, fall assessments/precautions, seizure precautions, nutritional assessments, pain scales, anxiety scales, craving scales, standard and infection control precautions.
• Observation, documentation, audit functions, education, and record keeping of all observed/inventoried/destroyed/prescribed medications.
• Assessment of patients with addiction and mental health conditions, and assisting in ascertaining clinical medication management with other Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Psychiatrist, and Medical Doctor.
• Observing self-administration of medications via oral, sublingual, inhalation, auricular, topical, vaginal, and rectal routes and performing scheduled PRN vitals as appropriate.
• Manages the Medication Administration Record, documenting administration, efficacy, and first response.
• Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population, across continuum of care.
• Provide assistance to Utilization Review in communicating pertinent nursing information.
• Provide nursing care adapted to the individual patient needs based on the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Shift Available: 10 AM - 6 PM, 11 AM - 7 PM

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• REQUIRED: Current Licensed Vocational Nurse from the BVNPT.
• Will consider Medical Assistants and EMTs.
• Preferred experience as a staff nurse preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Current TB Test

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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