Licensed Vocational Nurse (FT Nights)

The Recovery Village • Lewisville, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join its team at Promises DFW in Lewisville, Texas. The position supports a behavioral health program within the Advanced Recovery Systems family of treatment organizations, which focuses on providing evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

The LVN ensures the daily operations of the nursing department are maintained to promote quality client care through assessment, medication management, and direct care. The role also supports detox services and coordinates care with physicians, the treatment team, admissions, and other departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited LVN/LPN program.
• Current, valid LVN or LPN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience in a behavioral health or residential detoxification program setting.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality client care through assessment and monitoring, and communicate observations and findings to physicians and other treatment-team members.
• Coordinate admissions with the Admissions Department and obtain admission orders from physicians.
• Monitor clients’ self-administration of medication.
• Promote restoration of health, provide client and family education, and serve as a client advocate.
• Maintain and follow the infection control and employee health program.
• Comply with TRS policies and procedures, as well as state and accreditation standards.
• Keep the Corporate Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, and Executive Director informed of departmental activities, plans, and developments through oral and written reports.
• Serve as house supervisor when other supervisory staff are absent.
• Provide detox assessments and prepare history and physical reports.
• Develop detox treatment.
• Coordinate emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Ensure client documentation meets company and regulatory standards.
• Lead CD education groups.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and required trainings.
• Serve on organizational teams and committees and consult with departments as needed.
• Coordinate lab work involving venipuncture, medical appointments, and referrals.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED