LVN

• Intake & Admissions (Per Diem) Hemet Valley Recovery Center and Sage Retreat
• 4.3 Hemet, CA Job Details Contract $25
• $29 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications LVN Psychiatry BLS Certification Utilization management Addiction medicine Acute care experience

Full Job Description Pay:

$25.00

• $29.

00 per hour Job description:

Pay:

$25.00

• $29.00 per hour "Being a part of something bigger than myself… I had no idea what this meant until I went through Hemet Valley Recovery Center. On December 26, 2013 I arrived at the front door of HVRC. I was just a shell of a man, and all I brought with me was the question… Help? They opened their arms to me and I finally felt like I could breathe."
• Client HVRC Job description: Hemet Valley Recovery Center is currently seeking a per diem LVN!

HVRC is a full continuum of care; detoxification, residential treatment and partial hospitalization program. HVRC detox unit is a 21-bed general acute care unit specializing in addiction medicine. The interdisciplinary team assists patients safely through a medical detox, while also addressing medical comorbidities associated with substance abuse. Our emphasis is placed on preparing and transitioning patients to the next level of care for their continued recovery process.

Qualifications:

• Possession of current LVN license
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in substance abuse, acute care, and/or psychiatric setting preferred
• Admission, triage, and utilization review and/or case management experience preferred
• BLS certification required prior to start

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The nurse demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Provides nursing care to patients in a chemical dependency setting within the LVN scope of practice; prepares patients and cares for them during treatment; administers medications and controls narcotics per hospital policy.
• Reviews assessment findings with physician and obtains admission orders
• Provides education and support to prospective patients and family members; discusses treatment options and provides referrals.
• Administer prescribed medications safely and on time; conducts CIWAs, COWS, and other withdrawal assessment tools to monitor and evaluate patient withdrawal symptoms.
• Completes accurate and timely electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, RNs, LVNs, CNAs, providers and Case managers.
• Gathers required demographic and insurance information as the first step in the admission process
• Utilizes clinical experience to complete comprehensive nursing assessments, including medical, substance abuse, and psychiatric histories
• Consults with physicians, clinical managers, and treatment team in making admission and/or referral decisions
• Reviews assessment findings with physician and obtains admission orders
• Provides a detailed overview of the detox process and services with clarity and expertise to prospective patients
• Provides education and support to prospective patients and family members. Discusses treatment options and provides referrals as needed
• Maintains, develops, and enhances referent relationships
• Completes insurance authorization and reviews
• Utilizes clinical expertise to conduct telephone screening and in-person nursing assessments
• Provides thorough documentation during screening process, assessment, and all other patient/family interactions

Job Type:

Per Diem Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$25.00

• $29.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person