Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Serenity Lodge INC•Lake Arrowhead, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or equivalent.
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

Nice To Haves

Experience working in detox and substance abuse preferred
Basic knowledge of Kipu EMR

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.