LVN/LPN

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all orders from physician/psychiatrist are carried out and any information about clients and their wellbeing is promptly and clearly communicated to physician/ psychiatrist and in treatment team meetings.
• Follows and implements the Nursing Care Plan.
• Follows orders from physician and psychiatrist.
• Dispenses medication as prescribed.
• Counts narcotics each day logs appropriately.
• Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician notification.
• Performs weekly blood draws and vitals.
• Assist with meals dishes and bathroom observations
• Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and operational nursing station.
• Manages clients medical needs including schedule appointments complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated.
• Supports client during admission processes. This may include checking in client belongings acclimating client to the program and milieu.
• Supervises and supports clients on community outings when necessary.
• Objectively and accurately documents client progress on a daily basis.
• Assesses clients suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission midpoint and discharge including the use of Discovery Connect.

This is a full-time position that will work Thursdays - Saturdays 9pm-7am.

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Qualifications :

    Experience working in behavioral healthcare preferred
    Must hold an unencumbered nursing license in the state in which you are applying
 

Additional Information :

We 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.

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