Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Healthy Living and Lifestyles Inc Santa Clarita, CA Job Details Full-time $30 - $32 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Nutrition LVN Patient assessment HIPAA Patient observation Full Job Description The Licensed Vocational Nurse will have the below responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current certification in the state of California as a Licensed Vocational LVN. Preferred 2 years of experience in a chemical dependency setting, passing medications, monitoring clients and providing interventions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Assesses clients' current condition, health problems and/or needs including, but not limited to: seizure risk, level of cognition, vital signs and suicidal/homicidal ideations. Assesses, monitors and provides necessary interventions for each client taking into account drug intoxication, withdrawal and preexisting conditions. Anticipation of clients' needs based on their drug of choice, previous withdrawal history, preexisting conditions and current status. Monitors and provides interventions for clients in the event of medication side effects, including adverse drug reactions. Assesses and monitors clients throughout their stay to determine the clients' response to care and when there are significant changes in the clients' condition provides proper interventions in a timely manner. Ability to identify clients' level of honesty and self-motivation for treatment. Document's accurately and thoroughly in notes in accordance with established policies and procedures including in a timely manner and legibly. Demonstrates knowledge of detoxification protocol and medications used in the detoxification process, including mechanism of action, side effects and drug interactions. Carries out care for clients safely and effectively in accordance with the clients' physician. Ensures all medications are locked safely and retrieved for self-administration by clients. Observes and monitors while all medications are self-administered by clients. Coordinates nutritional screenings on all clients to determine clients' nutritional needs and to identify clients at risk. Provides safe and effective care for clients identified to be at risk of injury to self or others and report findings and client's response accurately to the physician and the client's treatment team. Communicates effectively with physicians and other appropriate parties in order to plan, deliver, and evaluate the client's response to care. Ensures client compliance with facility rules and guidelines and reports adequately. Reports incidents of suspected/known abuse/neglect to the Administrative Director and Program Director complying with all mandatory reporting laws. Maintains HIPAA standards/laws in all aspects of their duties.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Physical Setting:

Rehabilitation center

License/Certification:

LVN (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person