Licensed Vocational Nurse (FT Nights)

The Recovery Village•Lewisville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Promises Behavioral Health is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse for its Promises DFW rehab center in Lewisville, Texas. The role supports daily nursing department operations and promotes quality client care through assessment, medication management, and direct care. The position is part of the Advanced Recovery Systems family of behavioral health programs, focused on evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

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, educate clients and families, and advocate for clients.
Maintain and follow the infection-control and employee-health program.
Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable state and accreditation standards.
Keep nursing leadership and the Executive Director informed of departmental activities, plans, and developments through oral and written reports.
Act 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 chemical-dependency education groups.
Attend monthly staff meetings and required trainings.
Serve on organizational teams and committees and consult with departments as needed.
Coordinate laboratory work, including venipuncture, and medical appointments and referrals.