JOB TITLE: Licensed Vocational Nurse

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Program Director

POSITIONS MANAGED: None

SALARY RANGE: $27-35

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Medical Director and the Physician Assistant, and under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.

NOTE: Performance reviews are conducted annually upon the anniversary of your hire date. Raises and promotions are based on merit, (job performance, work ethics, attendance, etc.) which will be at the discretion of the Executive and Program Directors. Raises are not guaranteed upon review.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees and provides direct nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director, and in consultation with the Physician Assistant.
Conducting admissions of clients including orientation, intake assessment, urine screen, medication management, protocols and recurring assessments, secure search/storage of personal property.
Hourly adherence to Joint Commission and DHCS client care standards.
Communicating with physician, entering physician orders, and following physician orders in overseeing client medication management.
Proficient documentation in KIPU Systems client management software.
Documenting client daily progress.
Facility walk-throughs and maintaining control of care environment establishing a consistent presence and awareness of client behavior.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served
Collects data relevant to care of members served; develops and implements nursing care plans
Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention
Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner
Administers medication and treatments to members served
Receives and presents change of shift report as assigned
Adheres to medication management policies and procedures
Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition
Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings
Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift
Conducting admissions of clients including orientation, intake assessment, urine screen, medication management, protocols and recurring assessments, secure search/storage of personal property.
Hourly adherence to Joint Commission and DHCS client care standards.
Communicating with physician, entering physician orders, and following physician orders in overseeing client medication management.
Proficient documentation in KIPU Systems client management software.
Documenting client daily progress.
Facility walk-throughs and maintaining control of care environment establishing a consistent presence and awareness of client behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to support medical and bio-psycho-social care for members served
Ability to administer oral and injectable medications
Ability to act as a team member and provide input via reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions
Active and non-restricted LVN license required
1-2 years’ experience in the field of recovery or equivalent human services work experience preferred.
Prior experience in detox environment highly desired.
Demonstrated ability to implement physical crisis and de-escalation techniques

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited LVN program and current licensure
Current CPR certificate
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have reasonable mental and physical ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties, responsibilities and qualifications listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The employee is occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently walk, stand, bend, reach and do simple and power grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, and Chemical & Infectious). Must be TB cleared according to policies and procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.