Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sierra Health and Wellness•Pacific Grove, CA

18d

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse works closely with facility staff and the Medical Director to carry out physician orders and provide care to patients receiving treatment for substance-use detox or other medical needs. The LVN obtains test results, checks vital signs and withdrawal symptoms on a set schedule, oversees MedTech functions and performance, and monitors patient-administered medications throughout the day. The LVN documents medications, vital signs, patient information, and care in accordance with physician needs, facility policies, nursing standards, and state health codes, and reports relevant findings to the program director or designee and Medical Director. The position follows an alternative schedule of 12-hour shifts. The posting states that shifts up to 12 hours do not incur overtime; work beyond 12 hours in a day is paid at double time, and work over 40 hours in a week is paid at time and a half. The work takes place in office and healthcare settings with clients and employees present, typically indoors, with occasional outdoor work. The role may involve close proximity to others, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, frequent interruptions, and periods of excessive continuous noise. Travel to various offices or facility locations is required.

Requirements

Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
Excellent communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Expert communication skills and counseling abilities.
Ability to coordinate with professionals from diverse backgrounds and work at a distinct level.
Commitment to the philosophy of recovery and continuity of the program, and to consideration and respect for clients.
Customer-service-oriented approach and professional attitude.
Completion of a health screen, drug screen, and TB test.
Valid driver’s license.
Some medical terminology is required.
Familiarity with web-based EMR systems such as KIPU.
Strong understanding of HIPAA and PHI.
Basic navigational knowledge of electronic medical record applications.
Excellent organizational, time-management, problem-solving, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; attention to detail; ability to follow instructions and complete tasks promptly; self-motivation; and ability to maintain productivity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Work closely with facility staff and the Medical Director and follow through on orders provided for patients.
Obtain test results and check patients’ vital signs on a set schedule.
Oversee MedTech functions and performance.
Provide services to patients in detox from substance use and ensure physician-ordered medication regimens are performed.
Check patients’ withdrawal symptoms and report findings to the program director or designee and Medical Director.
Monitor patient-administered medications throughout the day and maintain documentation.
Record medications, vital signs, and other information that can assist the doctor in making decisions.
Supervise licensed and non-licensed staff in the day-to-day delivery of patient care.
Prepare and review medical records and nurses’ notes to evaluate residents’ physical and emotional status.
Provide nursing care according to physician orders, care plans, established standards, policies, and procedures.
Prepare and monitor patient-administered medications as ordered by the physician and in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies.
Complete, sign, and date charting, record keeping, and care plans in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Provide individualized resident care.
Perform other duties as assigned.