Licensed Vocational Nurse (On-Call/ PRN, NOC Shift)
Company: Alsana
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
The Company
Alsana is an eating disorder recovery community with 11 locations
nationwide, plus our virtual program. We provide superior and
committed care to help those on their journey to a healthy and
successful recovery. From the Latin roots meaning "all" or "total
health," Alsana offers a new philosophy of care centered on our
clients' full well-being. We address the aspects of eating
disorders that often go untreated in traditional recovery programs.
Our culture creates a working environment of communication,
collaboration, compassion, and integrity-all of which are necessary
to craft unique treatment plans tailored to our clients' needs and
outcomes.
The Role
As the Licensed Vocational Nurse at Alsana, you will provide direct
nursing care that includes and is not limited to medication
administration, phlebotomy, and documenting all nursing related
assessments in the EMR. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary
team to support the needs of Alsana clients.
Responsibilities
- Conducts daily physical and mental status assessments and
documents them accordingly.
- Completes health questionnaires and accurately document in the
medical record.
- Administers medication, observes for side effects and client
response documenting observations in the medical record.
- Creates and maintains weight and vital signs in EMR and checks
daily for accuracy. Rechecks any documented weight or vital sign
that is unusual and documents.
- Participates in client observations to promote abstinence of
behaviors and safety.
- Coordinates with pharmacy for medication deliveries and
questions regarding medications. Faxes additional information as
needed for payments according to the HIPAA protocols and facility
policy.
- Monitors the nutritional and dietary needs of the clients and
reports non-compliance with the plan of care.
- Organizes, coordinates, and follows up on all consultations
with physicians / medical personnel for tests, etc. and provides
the appropriate diagnosis for laboratory, radiology, and other
diagnostic testing.
- Completes all Alsana Nursing Assessments, Care-plans, S.O.A.P
Notes, Admission Note, Discharge Notes, Noc Shift note and
accurately documents in the medical record. All LVN Notes to be
co-signed by the Nurse Manager and/or RN.
- Administers first aid according to facility policy, including
all appropriate follow-up documentation.
- Obtains insurance updates to get precertification for
medications and other coverage.
- Establishes and maintains good communication with clients,
families, and staff. Participates in "hand-off" communication from
shift to shift.
- Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications
- IV certification within 30 days of start date
- Valid license as a Vocational Nurse
- 1+ years hospital based clinical experience preferred.
- Current CPR Certification preferably through the American Heart
Association
- 1+ years clinical experience in a mental health or residential
facility is preferred. Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits for full time staff
- Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time Off and Holidays
- Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- 401k Plan (Pre and Post Tax)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- LifeMart Employee Discounts
- Tuition Discount Program
- Free EAP services
- Free meals and snacks (position specific)
Are you ready to let your light shine?! Join the Alsana team
today!
Keywords: Alsana, Thousand Oaks , Licensed Vocational Nurse (On-Call/ PRN, NOC Shift), Healthcare , Thousand Oaks, California
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