LPN PT nights/weekends

Horizon Services, Inc. • Albuquerque, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use and mental health related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Compassion to provide youth prevention, youth and adult outpatient, sobering programs, withdrawal management, and co-occurring capable residential programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.

The LVN I, II, III is responsible for screening participants for appropriateness who wish to enter the Recovery Station for current and/or potential medical problems, mental health issues, withdrawal, and referring for definitive medical/Mental Health care when appropriate. The nurse coordinators will act as team leads in the program, guiding EMTs and Recovery Specialists in day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• Current LVN/LPN with New Mexico license
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
• Experience in a similar setting with demonstrated increase of shift responsibility/leadership
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified
• Must have a NM driver’s license and good driving record in good standing, depending on program
• Fluency in at least one of New Mexico threshold languages (Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, and Diné (Navajo)) for bilingual bonus

Nice To Haves

• LVN I: 0-1 year experience
• LVN II: 1-2 years experience
• LVN III: 2-3 years experience

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive participant care.
• Accurate and thorough documentation for all aspects of care.
• Effective care coordination for seamless service delivery.
• Ensuring the program is equipped to receive EMS drop-offs by having a minimum of one LVN or a more qualified professional on each shift.
• Engaging in the regular monitoring of participants' vital signs.
• Conducting a health assessment for each participant upon admission.
• Performing withdrawal severity assessments to monitor participant progress.
• Determining whether a participant can be safely served in the facility.
• Evaluating individuals for their level of intoxication and their risk for detoxification symptoms.
• Checking blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate as part of the assessment.
• Asking about the presence of any bruising, hematoma, or rash.
• Palpating the trunk and extremities to check for any bone deformities.
• Administering breathalyzer tests to determine blood alcohol content.
• Inquiring about any cough, chest pain, or other medical complaints.
• Evaluating and recording the level of consciousness and visible behavior of each participant.
• Briefly screening individuals for any immediate psychiatric needs.
• Checking vitals periodically throughout a participant's stay.
• Supervising MAT induction in partnership with an RN, NP, or remotely with an MD.
• Performing wound care tasks, such as cleaning, applying antiseptic, covering, and monitoring for infection, as needed.
• Administering medications swiftly with the appropriate documentation.
• Administering the CIWA tool to assess for alcohol and/or Benzodiazepine withdrawal.
• Supervising the induction of TeleMAT to support patient treatment.
• Working collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team at the Recovery Station.
• Participating in daily shift change and reporting health-related concerns and alerts.
• Supporting in keeping a clean and safe environment.
• Serving as shift lead and being able to support other health techs as needed.
• Covering management responsibilities in the absence of the program manager.
• Daily monitoring and maintenance of client records in EHR (if applicable) for errors, corrections, and updating.
• Ensuring all risk assessments are scanned and uploaded into the client chart daily.
• Ensuring all medication clearances and Emergency Room discharge paperwork is scanned and uploaded daily into the client chart.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants: $2,000
• Medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and Holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
• Training and CEU opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed