Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) plays a critical role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare services to patients, particularly those dealing with substance abuse and behavioral health challenges. This position focuses on providing direct patient care, supporting recovery processes, and educating patients about their health and treatment plans. The LVN collaborates closely with healthcare teams to monitor patient progress, administer medications, and implement care strategies tailored to individual needs. By maintaining detailed patient records and communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, the LVN ensures continuity and quality of care. Ultimately, this role contributes significantly to improving patient outcomes and supporting long-term recovery within diverse healthcare settings across the United States.
Requirements
- Valid and current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice.
- Strong understanding of nursing principles and patient education techniques.
- Ability to comply with healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of substance abuse and behavioral health care.
- Experience in patient care within a healthcare or recovery setting.
- Experience working specifically in behavioral health or substance abuse treatment facilities.
- Certification in addiction counseling or related recovery support credentials.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Additional training in patient mental health assessment and crisis intervention.
- Bilingual abilities to support diverse patient populations.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Support patients through recovery by applying knowledge of substance abuse and behavioral health principles.
- Educate patients and their families about treatment plans, medication management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Observe and report changes in patient conditions to registered nurses and physicians promptly.
- Assist in creating a safe and supportive environment that promotes patient well-being and recovery.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
- Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
- Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
- Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
- Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
- Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
- Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
