LVN Supervisor
LVN Supervisor
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Job Description
The LVN Supervisor is responsible for fulfilling the assigned role as a part of the treatment team maintaining the wellbeing of clients and integrity of the program. Provide client supervision and staff/unit support as assigned. The health welfare and safety of our participants are the main focuses of your position. Monitor and track activities of participants and document all observations and actions. Assist in the evaluation of LVN/RN Staff; participate in scheduling and ongoing training for each staff member. Monitors staff compliance assuring program policies and procedures are followed and in compliance with DHCS and Joint Commission standards and regulations QA MARS nursing shift and progress notes and Intake charting. Required to participate in all staff and training meetings. You will assist in the supervision of the nursing staff.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall completion of LVN/RN duties and general supervision of LVN/RN staff
- Responsible for overseeing nursing department scheduling
- Responsible for obtaining missing nursing documentation
- Participation in disciplinary and evaluation process for LVN/RN staff
- Promotion of Cliffside Malibus 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) and review assessments completed by nursing staff.
- Obtain history of substance use disorders upon admission
- Obtain history of psychiatric comorbidities upon admission
- Place PPD tests and gather information for physician to interpret results
- Upon admission and throughout treatment LVN Supervisor will perform random urine drug screens. LVN Supervisor will audit drug screens completed by LVN/RN and Behavioral Tech staff.
- 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
- Completion and auditing of patient care assessment identifying care requirements
- Documentation of health assessment and all pertinent health information throughout stay in treatment into the Electronic Medical Records (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 clients 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 Exec. Director of Operations 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 Behavioral Tech 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 shortages
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
This is a full-time position that will work 7am-7pm:
12 hour shifts 3 days a week including one weekend day
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Qualifications :
- Must possess and maintain a valid license (LVN) issued by State of California
- Must possess and maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR/First Aid certificate by date of hire).
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Drivers License and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on company property
- Preferred (1) year of experience in a mental health setting providing direct patient care.
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care we need to have a diverse team around us. Thats why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above wed be happy to consider your application.
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.
For more information about our company benefits please visit us at Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives experiences and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
