Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs routine technical nursing duties and related patient-care tasks at Clear Behavioral Health facilities. The nurse acts as a liaison between clients and medical professionals, addresses medication-related concerns, and helps ensure staff and clients follow medication rules and regulations. The role requires modeling appropriate behavior, upholding ethical standards, and following documentation protocols to support accuracy and compliance. This position works in a detox residential facility, supporting clients as they begin and progress through recovery. Duties include collecting health information, performing tests and injections, administering and monitoring medications, maintaining records and supplies, observing clients, and helping maintain a safe and orderly facility.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a vocational nurse in the state.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification.
- Clean background check.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of experience with a substance abuse, mental health, or dual diagnosis population (preferred).
- Familiarity with and understanding of 12-step facilitation.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients or relatives to obtain health history and/or immunization status.
- Perform TB testing and injections.
- Maintain records and prepare oral reports.
- Contribute to unit goals and better public understanding of health services through individual contacts and community relationships.
- Prepare, administer, and record immunizations and drugs as agency policies permit.
- Take vital signs and measurements, including height and weight.
- Prepare materials and equipment for clinic sessions and maintain adequate supplies.
- Clean and maintain clinic equipment and dispose of used supplies correctly.
- Administer injections according to agency policy.
- Ensure clients take medications on time as ordered by the doctor.
- Supervise clients’ self-administration of medications and ensure compliance with physician orders.
- Audit and monitor client charts and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) in the EMR system.
- Conduct medication counts to verify accuracy and staff adherence to protocols.
- Communicate medication changes with physicians and pharmacies as needed.
- Perform light housekeeping, including cleaning, sanitizing, and laundry, in detox houses.
- Observe and monitor client behavior and intervene according to individual treatment plans, schedules, and facility needs.
- Provide 1:1 supervision for at-risk clients, such as those with suicidal ideation or Against Treatment Advice (ATA) risks, as directed by the supervisor.
- Support ATA prevention through 1:1 counseling, notifying the assigned counselor, and promptly reporting to a supervisor when clients express intent to leave.
- Maintain the staff shift log, including check-in/check-out times and a summary of shift events.
- Assist with other tasks as assigned by the Program Director or designated supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability coverage.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
- Paid sick time, paid time off, and holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Company-sponsored wellness or support programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
