Licensed Vocational Nurse - PRN

Conducts nursing assessment and documents assessment of all detox clients. 

Confers with medical staff and discusses detox clients’ evaluations as warranted.  

Conducts vitals and the CIWA and COWS evaluations with detox clients. 

Ensures client medical and behavioral health care needs are addressed through the coordination of services with Parkland’s Medical Van, agency Medical Providers, and all outside providers. 

Provides supervision of medication to clients according to guidelines established by licensing/regulatory/agency standards and policies and procedures. 

Assures clients adhere to medication schedule. 

Records significant events/concerns as related to client medical issues. 

Manages crisis situations; notify Program Director, Clinical Director, and Medical Director as necessary.   

Completes appropriate documentation of any significant events, Health assessments, and Screenings for Detox clients. 

Attends program treatment team meetings, as required. 

Attends monthly All Staff meeting. 

Provides emergency direction as appropriate. 

Conducts health education and medication management groups with clients, as assigned.  

Assures various forms are updated and supplied for client’s use.  

Provides information to clients related to medical resources, i.e. Parkland, Stewpot, etc. 

Assists clients with moderate health care problems, e.g. blood-pressure checks, etc. 

Arranges all client medical appointments. 

Interfaces with Agency Medical Providers to provide appropriate information and documentation, as necessary. 

Maintains accurate client Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR). 

Informs manager of medication supplies needed. 

Completes medication room audits and medication administration record audits. 

Conducts health education and medication management education and training as assigned.  

Complies with all licensing and regulatory standards for medication storage, disposal, counting, reconciliation, etc. 

Orders and replaces supplies as needed. 

Ensure services delivered as in line with the Nexus Mission and Values. 

Other Duties May Be Assigned. 

Sensitivity and ability to work with people of various races, cultures, socioeconomic levels, and sexual orientations. 

Ability to provide services in line with our core values of respect, compassion, and integrity. 

Knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of withdrawal. 

Ability to administer detox nursing evaluation instruments. 

Ability to appropriately monitor and manage the care of detox clients.   

Knowledge regarding detox and psychotropic medications. 

Understanding of state licensure standards and Joint Commission standards and ability to provide services in accordance with the standards.   

Ability to gather and document client health histories and current medical symptoms. 

Observing and documenting administration of medications to Detox clients. 

Recording significant events related to clients’ medical issues. 

Managing medical crisis and providing direction to staff according to a crisis management model. 

Maintaining positive working relationships with local vendors such as the pharmacy and lab. 

Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders. 

Proficiency with Welligent, CMBHS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant administrative tools.   

Understanding of teleconferencing and virtual meeting platforms. 

Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work. 

Understanding of and adherence to HIPAA Compliance, and Employee & Client Confidentiality. 

Associate’s degree in nursing or related field and license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. 

Two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Licensed as Licensed Vocational Nurse and all training required by agency. 

Certification as CPR and First Aid instructor preferred. 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.   

Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and team members in one-on-one and small group situations. 

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.   

Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  

Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations. 

Willingness to learn new skills as needed to perform job functions. 

Willingness to cross-train with other departments and team members. 

Ability to prioritize work, be detail-oriented, and meet deadlines. 

Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and function as an integral part of a team with minimal supervision. 

Possess and expresses positive energy. 

Skilled analytics and problem solving. 

Effective time management skills. 

Ability to performs assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy and a degree of excellence in a timely manner. 

Ability to work to the maximum capacity of all required expectations. 

Respects confidentiality always.  

Follows HIPAA and CFR 42 guidelines for disclosing information. 

Understands and adheres to the agency’s compliance plan, code of conduct, and the Nexus standard policies and procedures. 

Treats all clients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect. 

Takes initiative to help the team and is flexible when asked to assist in other areas. 

Consistently demonstrates positive and affirming behaviors even when addressing stressful situations.  

Demonstrates concern for the overall team and understands how actions affect others.  

Shows a positive attitude and contributes to maintaining an enjoyable and productive workplace. 

Does not engage in any unfavorable behaviors such as rumors, inappropriate conversations, etc. 

Provides coverage when other Team Members are out of the facilitate. 

Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.  

Professionalism, initiative, and personal responsibility.  

Integrity, grace under pressure, and a sense of humor.  

Multi-cultural competence and comfort – ability to work with a diverse team and to work with differences at all levels.  

Adheres to attendance requirements.  

Utilizes correct procedure for taking time off.  

Attends departmental and staff meetings as required. 

Is accountable and shows pride in work; strives to do more than the minimum required.  

Shows initiative and completes work in a timely and accurate manner.  

Acknowledges mistakes and demonstrates a willingness to learn and correct them.  

Demonstrates passion in all work. 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  

Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.  

Ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities with neatness, accuracy, and a degree of excellence, promptly. 

Ability to work at the maximum capacity of all required expectations.