Description

Description

Brand new luxury Substance Use Disorder Facility in Laguna Hills, CA is seeking multiple FULL-TIME hard working, dedicated and driven Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/ Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)'s. LVN/LPT's are responsible for performing a variety of duties operating under the Medical Director/APRN and Director of Nursing. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Examines patient, performs nursing screen(s), and initial health screens.
• Administer detoxification protocols (COWS, CIWAS, Vitals Assessments) on detox patients per Doctor's Orders.
• Discuss patient cases with MD and utilizes other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
• Follow physician's instructions on medication management protocol and procedures.
• Supervise self-administration of medications.
• Monitor patients physical and emotional well being; vital signs checked per Doctor's Orders. 
• Monitor patients vital signs for signs/symptoms of medication reaction.
• Document daily nursing notes once per shift per Doctor's Orders. 
• Per shift chart checks in EMR per Doctor's Orders. 
• Coordinate with attending physician and pharmacy daily. 
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene. 
• Once per week facilitate a medical education group for all patients in Residential care. 
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary team to ensure all aspects of client care.
• Complete new admission intake procedures.
• Complete controlled medication counts at each shift change. 
• Attend job-related meetings, in-service training, staff development training, participate in team problem solving methods, building rapport, respond to requests, and maintain a cooperative relationship among the multi-disciplinary team by communicating pertinent information.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, and informing the Nursing Manager so that the manager may place order(s) for supplies.
• Adhere to DHCS, CARF and Joint Commission standards of care.

PERKS:

• Competitive pay.
• Availability for both AM and PM shifts. (12 hour shifts). 

Pay Range $24 to $34 per hour

commensurate with experience. 

*United Recovery Project is an equal opportunity employer.  

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current LVN license or LPT licensure in State of operations required.
• CPR and First Aid Certified. BLS preferred. 
• Two years of experience as an LVN/ LPT in a SUD detox or primary mental health residential facility.
• Proficiency in EMR, preferably KIPU. 
• Exemplary documentation skills. 
• Familiarity with DCHS, CARF and Joint Commission standards of care. 
• Possess passion and compassion for patient care. 
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques of mental health and drug and alcohol intervention.
• Knowledge of medications effects, indications, and contraindications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Flexibility is a must.