Licensed Vocational Nurse

Clear Behavioral Health•Gardena, CA

7d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Clear Behavioral Health is dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges through compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care. We provide a full continuum of services, including detox, dual diagnosis treatment, residential and outpatient programs, and specialized mental health services, all delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians and support professionals. Our person-centered approach focuses on treating the whole individual, while empowering clients with the tools, structure, and support needed to achieve long-term recovery and lasting stability. This position involves working in our detox residential facility, supporting clients as they begin and progress through their recovery journey.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a vocational nurse in the state.
Current CPR/First Aid certification
Clean Background check

Nice To Haves

2 years’ minimum experience with substance abuse population, mental health or dual diagnosis population.
Familiarity and understanding with 12 step facilitation.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate health history and/or immunization status.
Performs TB Testing and injections.
Maintains records and prepares oral reports.
Contributes to the attainment of the goals of the unit by using contacts with individuals and community relationships to contribute to better public understanding of health services.
Prepares, administers, and records immunizations and drugs as agency policies permit.
Takes vital signs and measurements (i.e., height and weight).
Assembles materials and equipment in preparation for clinic sessions and maintains adequate supplies.
Cleans and maintains clinic equipment and disposes of used supplies correctly.
Administers injections according to agency policy.
Ensures client’s medications are being taken in a timely fashion as ordered by the doctor.
Supervise clients’ self-administration of medications, ensuring compliance with physician orders.
Audit and monitor client charts and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) in our EMR system.
Conduct regular medication counts to verify accuracy and staff adherence to protocols.
Communicate medication changes with physicians and pharmacies as needed.
Perform light housekeeping tasks (e.g., cleaning, sanitizing, laundry) in detox houses to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Observe and monitor client behavior, intervening based on individual treatment plans, schedules, and facility needs.
Provide 1:1 supervision for at-risk clients (e.g., those with suicidal ideation or Against Treatment Advice (ATA) risks) as directed by the supervisor.
Support ATA prevention through 1:1 counseling, notifying the assigned counselor, and immediately reporting to a supervisor when clients express intent to leave.
Maintain the staff shift log, including check-in/check-out times and a summary of shift events.
Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Program Director or designated supervisor.