Role OverviewThe Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides professional nursing services for a residential substance use program, working in collaboration with the Medical Director, Clinical Director, and MAT AOD Specialist. The LVN will provide limited physical examinations, medication support, detox withdrawal management care, and MAT educational services.
What You Will Do
The LVN will provide nursing services, including monitoring of withdrawal symptoms, monitoring of medications, monitoring vitals, direct communication with treatment medical providers, health instruction to patients, and instruction and in-servicing to counseling line staff. The LVN will also design and provide a comprehensive health services plan for each client, document patient's current medication list, and maintain electronic health records.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients, and will be able to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts. The candidate will also have experience working with substance abuse clients and will be able to provide on-the-job training and facilitate ongoing professional training of the LVN team.
Requirements
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
- Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients
- One year of work experience as an LVN
- Work experience serving substance abuse clients
- Current and valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Valid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Must have completed ASAM I and ASAM II for access to EHR
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
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