Nurse LVN/LPT at Evolve Treatment Centers

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

77000.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medical Triage, Medication Administration, Nursing Assessment, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Education, Infection Control, COVID-19 Testing, Clinical Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Medical Supply Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT TEST (LINK ATTACHED BELOW) https://apply.select.wonderlic.com/GSC5AG/Evolve-Adolescent-Behavioral-Health Evolve Treatment Centers offers cutting-edge intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential programs for teens ages 12 to 17 struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. We use evidence-based treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as several experiential therapies. This position will be responsible for 2 residential locations in Tarzana. Job Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care and assessment including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, and safety risks Triage client medical concerns and coordinate with MD on facilitating appropriate client care Complete documentation in an efficient and timely manner, including nursing assessments, medication, and entering MD’s orders. Help facilitate client admissions and discharges and ensure clients leave with a Nursing Discharge Plan and an adequate supply of medication Maintain knowledge of medication administration records and vital sign monitoring. Preparing meds for administration to clients. Facilitate morning medication administration when on-site and daily vitals Monday through Friday, except for when clients leave early for off-site vendor groups Attendance and participation in part of weekly Treatment Team meetings Facilitate medication ordering and refills via eRx Destroy unused or discontinued medications, per licensing and accreditation standards Provide in-service training to non-medical staff on medications, documentation, and monitoring of vital signs Provide ongoing patient education on all aspects of medications and other health issues Monitor nursing supplies and purchase supplies as needed Establish a compassionate environment by providing psychoeducational and medication-related support to patients and families. Resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies Transport clients for off-site medical appointments and lab work Assist with management of COVID screening and testing protocols for the program, up to and including, supervising COVID-positive clients, performing COVID tests on clients and staff, coordinating with testing labs, maintaining PPE inventory, etc. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures Participate in the region’s nursing hotline and provide after-hours nursing consultation to staff on-site Facilitate client completion of Outcomes Program assessments utilizing the facility tablet Maintain a safe and clean working environment and ensure nursing compliance with accreditation and program standards for nursing, including CCLD, CARF, and Joint Commission requirements Take weekly inventory of all nursing supplies and communicate needs to Operations Manager Other nursing tasks, as assigned This is a full-time, onsite position, Mon - Fri starting at 9 am, with on-call in the evenings. Payrate: $70,000 - $77,000 Requirements Valid California Nursing License LVN/LPT Current CPR/ BLS card 21 years or older Must possess a valid California driver’s license Must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexes. Must be willing to interact with COVID-positive clients, as needed For information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, medical triage, and medication administration for adolescents in residential behavioral health programs. Coordinate with physicians, manage nursing documentation, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards like CARF and Joint Commission.