Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Serenity Lodge INC

Lake Arrowhead, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

32.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing care, Patient monitoring, Medication administration, Emergency care, Detox support, Substance abuse treatment, Kipu EMR, Health and safety compliance, Sanitation, Decontamination, Patient education, Relapse prevention, Team collaboration, Organizational skills, Multi-tasking, Problem-solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description We value our employees and care for our clients. Do you have unique talents that you would like to share with others? We would love to have you join our team! Competitive Pay Career Development Competitive Benefits & 401k Values: Integrity, Teamplay, 1% Better Each Day We are looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to care for our patients and facilitate their detox and recovery. You will also be responsible for educating them and their families on relapse prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care. Responsibilities Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to providers Collaborate with medical director, and NPs to devise individualized care plans for patients Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.) Provide instant medical care in emergencies Supervise and train BHT staff Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc. Qualifications Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or equivalent. Experience working in detox and substance abuse preferred Basic knowledge of Kipu EMR Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures Excellent knowledge of emergency care In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Responsible and compassionate Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills Patient with excellent problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and perform routine medical procedures to facilitate detox and recovery. They are also responsible for maintaining facility hygiene, supervising BHT staff, and educating patients on relapse prevention.