Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
Cedar House Life Change Center (CHLCC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and 125-bed CARF-accredited treatment facility, is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to support its substance abuse treatment services. The LVN is a member of the Treatment Team and contributes nursing expertise to individual treatment planning. The position works alongside medical practitioners and reports to the Clinical Director. The LVN reviews and signs health questionnaires, manages medication and clearance processes, supports client testing and medical records, assists with physical examinations, and provides nursing supervision in Withdrawal Management. The role also includes staff instruction for medical or psychiatric emergencies, coordination and delivery of MAT services, and emergency life-saving measures. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with an hourly salary range of $30.00 to $37.00.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience working with chemically dependent adults.
- PPD/TB injection experience.
- Maintain an LVN or RN license.
- Complete twelve years of education or have a GED.
- Complete continuing education and trainings required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates.
- Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and AED credentials.
- Understand the nature of alcohol and drug addiction and recovery.
- Have a good understanding of nursing functions and operations related to addiction.
- Have leadership capabilities.
- Understand State, County, and CARF requirements related to the medical department.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain productive working relationships with staff.
- Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Champion the organization’s mission, culture, and objectives.
- Demonstrate value and respect for all employees.
- High energy and enthusiasm.
- Work effectively as a team player.
- Value others’ ideas and opinions and routinely gather their input in decision-making.
- Meet the physical requirements of the role, with reasonable accommodations where applicable, including remaining stationary for 50% of the time, moving around the office, operating a computer and other productivity machinery, occasional ladder use and positioning to access files or supplies, clear communication and observation at close range, and occasional handling of boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Contribute nursing experience to the goals and objectives of individual treatment planning as a member of the Treatment Team.
- Review and sign off on health questionnaires and upload them to the EHR.
- Review incoming medications and ensure clients have required clearances.
- Ensure timely PPD/TB testing for clients and maintain records.
- Assist the physician or physician’s assistant during physical examinations.
- Conduct rounds and provide nursing supervision in Withdrawal Management, documenting in client records.
- Instruct staff on nursing and medical conditions relevant to controlling medical or psychiatric emergencies.
- Check all Withdrawal Management clients in the CURES database and upload documents to the EHR.
- Coordinate and provide MAT services.
- Perform duties assigned by the physician or physician’s assistant.
- Provide quality service in accordance with Cedar House, State, and County requirements.
- Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
- Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect clients and employees.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a company match of $1 for each $1 contributed, up to 6% of annual salary.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Vacation: two weeks accrued per year initially, increasing with longevity.
- Sick leave: 48 hours accrued in the first year; 48 hours provided at the beginning of each subsequent year.
- 12 paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
