Licensed Vocational Nurse

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Company name: El Paso Child Guidance Center

Title of position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Position type: Full Time

Pay range: $26.00/hr

Location: 2701 Yandell

El Paso, Texas 79903

1 vacancy

Benefits

We offer our team -

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k)
• Generous paid time off, extended illness leave, and paid holidays
• Mental Health Hours
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
  
  

As well as company-paid benefits such as life insurance and short-term disability!

About Us

Aliviane Inc. is committed to providing treatment to members of our community who struggle with substance abuse. Through substance use and mental health services, education, and awareness we help people recover from addiction as they embrace their voice, discover their journey, and engage their community. The success of our mission is made possible by the skills and contributions of our diverse team. Become a part of a unique organization that is spearheading substance use treatment in Texas. Become a part of Aliviane!

Job Summary

This position will deliver compassionate, professional, and ethical supplemental services to program clients. LVN collaborates and coordinates effectively with others in the multidisciplinary team. The primary goal is to contribute to the provision of quality nursing care and achieve positive client outcomes through skilled techniques and expertise in client care.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director, Medical Director, psychiatrist and nurse practitioners with preparation of psychiatry clinic and daily tasks.
• Conduct assessments, medication authorizations, refills and address medication questions.
• Collect and document clinical data on clients such as assessments requested by providers. Examples include the PHQ-9, Vanderbilt, Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED), and other tools implemented throughout services.
• Work with Quality Assurance team on running data, identifying trends, and implementing strategies for improved quality services.
• Conduct outreach via phone calls to high-risk clients to include clients on anti-depressants and with suicidal ideations/plan/intentions.
• Assist in scheduling clients for psychiatry related services.
• Apply considerable knowledge of client care, treatment, and special procedures related to practical nursing.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of medications, including reactions and dosage requirements.
• Maintain program specific databases containing client medication and assessment tools data.
• Report all reportable communicable diseases to the El Paso County Health Department following state and federal guidelines.
• Manage and maintain knowledge of all medical equipment used in client care.
• Assist in monitoring orders requested and received by providers through portals such as Quest Diagnostics.
• Provide care to clients with varying levels of mental health disorders.
• Monitor clients' treatment in conjunction with the psychiatry team.
• Educate clients and their families on treatment options and services available.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists and therapists and care coordinators, to develop individualized care plans.
  
  

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Work Schedule

The work schedule varies as per the needs of the program, typically hours vary between 8-5pm, 9-6pm, and 10-7pm or as identified by program director.

Required/Preferred Education And Experience

• Graduate from a regionally accredited nursing school with LVN licensure in the State of Texas.
• One year experience collaborating with individuals who are diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
• Pursue continuous education and in-service training to expand knowledge of various age groups, treatment, and best practices.
• Any combination of education and experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.