Mental Health LVN/LPN

                                              *We welcome new grads*

The LVN/LPN works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model. LVN/LPN is supervised by an RN/RN Administrator/DON. 

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.
• 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.
• On call responsibilities as needed

This is a full-time position with the following schedule: 

• Sunday through Tuesday from 9am - 9pm and Wednesday from 9a - 3pm

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Qualifications :

• Completion of a LVN/LPN or equivalent
• Holds a current LVN/LPN license in good standing or equivalent
• One year experience preferred working in mental health or eating disorders field
• Blood draw certificate preferred      
• Must possess a current Drivers License in good standing.

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