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Licensed Vocational Nurse (Nights) Kemah Palms Recovery Kemah, TX Job Details Part-time | Full-time | PRN $27 - $30 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Nursing policy compliance Microsoft Excel Vital signs Capillary specimen collection CPI Certification LVN Patient assessment Writing skills BLS Certification ECG equipment Substance abuse Clinical documentation Wound care Organizational skills EMR systems Productivity software Working with individuals with substance use disorders Full Job Description The mission of Kemah Palms is to offer the highest quality and professional, Inpatient Detoxification, Residential Treatment, Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Outpatient services. We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect as clients work toward reaching their highest growth potential in their recovery process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Texas Department of State of Health Services and the Joint Commission. Kemah Palms ensures all clients are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity regardless of race, creed, age, sex, handicaps, or sexual orientation. Kemah Palms employees are competent and responsible personnel who adhere to a strict code of professional ethics which include but are not limited to the prohibition of fraternization with patients, exploitation of clients, or any criminal behaviors. Kemah Palms provides clients with accurate and complete information regarding the available services including the program rules, regulations, goals and objectives of the program. Appropriate availability of alternative treatment modalities is made at any time before during or after treatment if they are requested or the client's needs are out of the scope of our practice. Kemah Palms will ensure that discharge from treatment is conducted in accordance with
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rule standards. Kemah Palms provides both TDSHS and Joint Commission environment of care standards. • Kemah Palms will take all necessary and appropriate measures to maintain individual client records and information in a confidential and professional manner. Kemah Palms strives to maintain positive relations with the surrounding community and pursues every reasonable action to encourage responsible client behaviors and community safety.
JOB SUMMARY
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Kemah Palms Recovery is responsible for assessing clients in an inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification program and administering medication to them. The LVN works directly with the Nurse Manager, other clinical staff and medical staff and to ensure nursing components of the organization are appropriately coordinated. Kemah Palms Recovery Job Description - Licensed Vocational Nurse
EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES 1.
Adheres to all Kemah Palms Recovery Policies and Procedures 2. Conducts self in a manner that represents Kemah Palms Recovery's values at all times 3. Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts 4. Communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental and Kemah Palms Recovery concerns 5. Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position 6. Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Performing, completing, and validating assessments, utilizing proper grammar, spelling, and complete sentences without using unapproved abbreviations. 2. Informing personnel (i.e. UR, psychiatry, dietician) of new admissions when appropriate. 3. Administering and documenting vital signs, CIWAs, COWS, fall assessments/precautions, seizure precautions, suicidal/homicidal assessments, nutritional assessments, pain scales, anxiety scales, craving scales, standard and infection control precautions. 4. Observation, documentation, audit functions, education, and record keeping of all observed/inventoried/destroyed/prescribed medications. 5. Assessment of patients with addiction and mental health conditions, and assisting in ascertaining clinical medication management with other Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Psychiatrist, and Medical Doctor. 6. Administering medications via oral, sublingual, inhalation, auricular, topical, vaginal, and rectal routes and performing scheduled and PRN vitals as appropriate. 7. Entering medication orders into the electronic medical record. 8. Manages the Medication Administration Record, documenting administration, efficacy, and first response. 9. Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population, across continuum of care. 10. Collaborates with staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs and develops plan of care for complex high-risk patients. 11. Provide assistance to Utilization Review in communicating pertinent nursing information. 12. Designs teaching programs for patients/families and provides assistance to staff in program implementation. 13. Work closely with physicians to provide education and counseling for clients and other organizational health care providers on optimal use of medicines (e.g., proper use, avoidance of over medication). 14. Provide nursing care adapted to the individual patient needs based on the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. 15. Direct patient care, including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, safety risks. 16. Documents nursing incidents and medication errors. 17. Ensures to use the utmost of care in protecting the confidentiality of client records in accordance with state and federal laws. 18. Understands and adheres to Kemah Palms Recovery's compliance standards as they appear in Kemah Palms Recovery's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. 19. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Kemah Palms Recovery regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. 20. Performs other duties and tasks as required
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
(ADULT, 18yrs+) 1. Demonstrates ability to systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidality, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdrawal and nutritional needs); and ethnic concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs). 2. Uses assessment data to identify problem list and other interactive social systems. 3. Initiates/develops a treatment plan with specific goals and interventions unique to the needs of the patient. 4. Intervenes as guided by the treatment plan to implement appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health, prevent illness effect rehabilitation, and restore developmental progression in adulthood. 5. Provides health teaching for adult/family through individual and group interactions. 6. Recommends special precautions for adults, as needed. 7. Evaluates the response of the adult/family to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education, Training, and Experience Required:
Must be graduate of an approved vocational nursing program with a current licensure from the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Should be experienced as a staff nurse preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health. Current Basic Life Support certification Current
SAMA/CTI/CPI
certification
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1.
Knowledge of industry standards:
organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice. 2.
Understanding of Addiction:
Basic knowledge about substance use disorders 3.
Treatment knowledge:
familiarity with behavior change and recovery models 4.
Application to practice:
Methods for applying intervention and recovery knowledge to practice 5.
Professional readiness:
Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics, ad continuing education 6. Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity. 7. Knowledge of PC software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is required. 8. Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic 9. Must be able to correctly utilize breathalyzer, vital signs machine, EKG, urinalysis collection cups, pregnancy dip sticks, and process urine drug screens. 10. Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted in an aggressive manner 11. Must be able to work independently with little supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands 12. Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events - level equivalent to at least two years of college. 13. Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility 14. Working knowledge of (American Society of Addiction Medicine) ASAM criteria
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The job requires frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning) and working with body fluid and hazardous chemicals. When under these working conditions, OSHA standards and universal precautions must be followed at all times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress.
EEOC STATEMENT
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Pay:
$27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Substance Abuse Recovery:
2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Nursing License in the state of Texas? (Required) Shift availability: Overnight Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Ability to
