Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Description

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for working closely with all staff and the Medical Director and following through with orders provided for patients at the facility. The LVN will obtain test results and check the patient’s vitals on a set schedule. The individual will oversee the MedTech’s functions and performance while providing services to patients in detox from substance use or ensure any other medication regime from a physician is performed as they reside in treatment. The LVN will be responsible for checking the patient’s withdrawal symptoms as well and reporting to the program director, or assignee, and medical director. As an LVN at the facility, you will monitor all patient-administered medications throughout the day while keeping documentation for those patients. The documentation must meet the needs of the doctor as well as meet the standards of the state health codes. The LVN needs to record all medications, vital signs, and any information that will assist the doctor in making any important decisions. You will be scheduled according to an alternative work schedule of 12-hour shifts, without incurring overtime. If you work over 12 hours in a day you will be paid double time. If you work more than forty hours in a week you will be paid time and a half.

Essential Functions

• Supervise other licensed and non-licensed staff in the day-to-day delivery of patient care.
• Prepare and review medical records and nurses' notes to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional status.
• Provide nursing care according to the Physician's orders, care plans, established standards, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and monitor patient-administered medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies.
• Sign, date and perform all charting, record keeping and care plans in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provide outstanding individualized resident care.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Some medical terminology is required. Must be familiar with Web-based EMR systems such as KIPU
• Strong understanding of HIPAA and PHI
• Basic navigational knowledge of some electronic medical record applications
• Must have excellent time management skills, be highly organized, self-motivated
• Maintain a high level of productivity and confidentiality
• Excellent customer service, problem solving skills and attention to detail
• The ability to follow through timely on tasks is essential
• Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  
  

Work Environment

• Office and Health care setting with clients and other employees present.
• Working indoors and outdoors occasionally.
• Working in close proximity to others
• May walk on slippery and uneven walking surfaces.
• Excessive continuous noise at times.
• Working with frequent interruptions.
• Typical office and group counseling environment.
• Mostly indoor office environment with windows and lights.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  
  

Travel Required

• Ability to travel to various offices or facility locations
  
  

Affirmative Action/EEOC Statement

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Required education and experience:

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Expert communication skills and counseling abilities
• Ability to coordinate with professionals from diverse backgrounds, working at a distinct level
• Commitment to the philosophy of recovery and continuity of the program and of consideration and respect for clients.
• Customer service oriented, professional attitude
• Health screen/ drug screen / TB test
  
  

Work Authorization/security Clearance Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License