Copy of Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
Licensed Vocational Nurse – Full Time, Non-exempt, at Cedar House Life Change Center. Cedar House Life Change Center (CHLCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation 125-bed CARF Accredited treatment facility awarded as a Top Workplace in the Inland Empire for 2021 and 2022. Our organization encourages employees to grow in their positions and promotes them from within the company. We seek a Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) to join our team to continue providing high-quality Substance Abuse Treatment. The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use and co-occurring disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. We are a high-energy, enthusiastic, respectful team who values the ideas and opinions of others. The salary range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00 / Hour.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience working with chemically dependent adults.
- PPD/TB Injection Experience.
- Maintain LVN or RN license.
- Completed twelve years of education or have a GED.
- Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates.
- Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED.
- Understand the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and its recovery.
- Have a good understanding of nursing functions and operations related to additions.
- Have leadership capabilities.
- Understand state, county, and CARF requirements related to the medical department.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills?maintaining productive working relationships with staff.
- Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
- Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization.
- Demonstrates value and respect for all employees.
- High energy and enthusiasm.
- Performs effectively as a team player.
- Values the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collects their input as part of the decision-making process.
- The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- They will also need to move around inside the office occasionally to access filing cabinets, office machinery, medical supplies, etc.
- The employee must be capable of operating a computer and other productivity machinery.
- There may be occasions where the employee needs to climb up or down a ladder or equipment and position themselves to maintain files in file cabinets and necessary medical supplies.
- It is essential for the employee to communicate information and ideas clearly so that others can understand.
- They must also be able to provide accurate information in these situations.
- The employee should be able to observe details at close range and occasionally move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds (individually) for various reasons.
- Additionally, the employee may need to work around or be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a member of the Treatment Team by providing nursing experience to the objectives and goals of individual treatment planning.
- Reviews and signs off on Health Questionnaires and uploads them into our EHR.
- Review all incoming medications and ensure clients have required clearances.
- Ensures that PPD/TB testing for all clients is done in a timely manner and records are maintained.
- Assists the physician or physician’s assistant when they are conducting physical exams.
- Will do rounds and provide nursing supervision in Withdrawal Management and document in the client record.
- Shall instruct the staff in nursing/medical conditions necessary to control a medical/psychiatric emergency.
- Ensure all withdrawal management clients are checked in the CURES database and upload the documents into our EHR.
- Coordinate and provide MAT services.
- Perform any duties assigned by the physician or PA.
- Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements.
- Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
- Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees.
- And such other duties and/or responsibilities as are assigned.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1: $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Vacation 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity.
- Sick Leave 48 hours accrued for the first year, then 48 hours of sick leave are provided at the beginning of each new year thereafter
- Holidays 12 paid per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
