What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detox Nurse (LVN) position at Santa Maria Hostel?
Description of the role
The Detox Nurse (LVN) position at Santa Maria Hostel in Houston, TX offers a compensation of $27.00 - $28.00 per hour.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Performs assessment and data collection in an ongoing and systemic manner, focusing on physiological, psychological, and psychosocial status.
- Assesses patients’ care needs based upon presented symptoms and department standards of care.
- Formulates patient-specific goals directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on client assessments and outcomes.
- Develops, individualizes, and professionally modifies care through physical, psychosocial and interventions actively considered.
- Ensures total patient care needs are met at all times.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care, revising the plan of care accordingly.
- Evaluates data in collaboration with other health disciplines to influence the revision of
Requirements
Requirements for this position include an LVN license, experience in a detox setting, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping individuals on their recovery journey.
Benefits
Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.
About the Company
Santa Maria Hostel is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services to women and their children in the Houston area.
the patient care.
- Performs complete documentation responsibilities relating to patient's medical records in a timely, accurate and concise manner.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate personnel, and documenting events.
- Checks emergency equipment as assigned and replaces and maintains emergency equipment as needed.
- Consults with clinical resources in difficult patient management situations in a timely manner.
- Performs tasks, activities and duties related to patient care as assigned.
- Attends mandatory team meetings and trainings as required.
Santa Maria Hostel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $27 - $28
