Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Overnight LVN-- will provide patient care and
assist in the collection of data during the assessment process,
within their scope of practice, under the direction of a licensed
physician or Nursing Supervisor all times.Responsibilities
- Promotion of Cliffside Malibu-----TMs mission, vision and
values
- Perform assessment prior to admission (obtain current
medications, past medical illnesses, injuries, past surgeries and
hospitalizations, and food, drug or environmental allergies)
- Obtain history of substance use disorders upon admission
- Obtain history of psychiatric comorbidities upon admission
- Upon admission and throughout treatment RHA will perform random
urine drug screens
- Monitoring throughout the course of treatment to determine
whether the health status warrants transfer of the patient in order
to receive urgent or emergent care
- RN will assume responsibility and accountability for assigned
patients
- Patient care assessment, identifying care requirements
- Documentation of health assessment and all pertinent health
information throughout stay in treatment into the EMR
- Monitor and assess the detoxification process
- Completion of detox assessments as outlined in the protocol
(CIWAS/COWS)
- Receive and transcribe MD orders into the EMR
- Observe client-----TMs self-administration of medication and
treatment as prescribed through written MD orders in the EMR
- Assess for medication reactions and adherence
- Provide patient education regarding the treatment and recovery
process
- Uphold infection control protocol in patient care areas
throughout each shift
- Report any concerns to Nursing Supervisor and/or MD when
appropriate
- Oversees the smooth progression of daily patient schedules
- Perform client checks and monitor their whereabouts at all
times as a team effort with the RA staff
- Determine need and provide follow up for pertinent health
assessments
- Monitor vital signs during each shift for all assigned
clients
- Maintains an accurate inventory of medical supplies to ensure
services are not compromised due to unforeseen shortagesShifts:
- Overnight: 7pm-7am (Includes weekends)
- Day Time: 7am-7pm (Includes weekends)-- For a virtual tour of
the facility, please visit our website at
cliffsidemalibu.com.Qualifications
- Ability to confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and
recognize when additional assistance is needed
- Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle
diversities of clients and staff
- Must present a professional demeanor
- Must demonstrate initiative and good judgment
- Must maintain a calm and reasonable attitude during crisis and
conflict
- Must have good interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and
fast-moving environment
- Ability to work an Alternative Work Schedule of
3/12-----TMs
- Must be comfortable using an Electronic Medical Records
system
- Intermediate to advanced computing and phone skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work on an
as-needed basis in order to meet operational needs of the
facility
- Preferred (1) year of experience in a mental health setting
providing direct patient care.
- High-school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work an Alternative Work Schedule of
3/12-----TMs
- Must possess a valid license (LVN, RN, PT) issued by State of
California
- Must possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR certificate by
date of hire).
- Valid Class -------C----- Driver-----TMs License and liability
insurance if driving personal vehicle on company property--
Additional InformationWe are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment
substance abuse testing.----- --All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race,
color, religion, sex, or national origin.-- For more information
about our company benefits, please visit us at--
discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/-- PandoLogic. Keywords:
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Location: Thousand Oaks, CA -
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