LVN/LPN

Discovery Behavioral Health•Irving, TX

106d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The LVN/LPN provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider, the LVN/LPN supports safe medication administration, monitors patient health status, and contributes to a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment. The role promotes patient safety, dignity, and recovery across the continuum of care. In residential treatment, the role may include transporting and supervising patients, including for medical appointments, provided the employee is pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle. In the Substance and Mental Health Use Disorder Division, the LVN/LPN monitors CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols, uses knowledge of detox medications, withdrawal symptoms, and related medical complications, and assists Utilization Review with pertinent nursing information. In the Eating Disorder Division, the LVN/LPN supports patients during meals and snacks, works during meal periods, follows the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model, and maintains NG tubes and administers bolus feeds where applicable. This is a full-time, on-site position in Irving, Texas, with a rotating schedule of 12-hour daytime shifts. The listed pay range is $29–$35 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Current licensure in good standing from an appropriate state licensing board.
Current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification.
Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of industry standards, organization, theory, principles, research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, and the ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles and scope of practice.
Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
For residential transportation duties, must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
For applicable Eating Disorder and Mental Health Division positions, obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.
One year of experience working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to a diverse behavioral health population and foster a safe, therapeutic, recovery-oriented environment.
Support patient assessments by collecting relevant clinical data within LVN/LPN scope of practice.
Perform vital signs, basic assessments, and approved procedures to monitor patient health and inform care planning.
Observe, document, and promptly report changes in mental status, physical condition, or safety risks.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and escalate concerns to licensed providers as needed.
Administer prescribed medications, including PRNs, in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policy.
Document medication administration, patient response, and effectiveness within required timelines; maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MAR).
Perform medication counts, reconciliation, and auditing to support compliance and safety.
Enter medication orders into the electronic medical record as directed, accurately and promptly.
Verify and secure medications brought in by patients, families, or providers in accordance with policy.
Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
Communicate key updates, including new admissions and changes in patient status, to appropriate team members.
Reinforce patient education regarding medication adherence and safe medication use within LVN/LPN scope.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation using approved terminology and standards.
Document incidents, medication errors, and safety concerns according to organizational protocols.
Follow state, federal, and organizational regulations, privacy and confidentiality requirements, policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
Deliver care using the nursing process under RN or provider supervision.
Maintain professionalism, reliability, accountability, and current knowledge of applicable regulations, best practices, and clinical standards.
Participate in required trainings, competency validations, and ongoing professional development; support program needs and perform additional duties as assigned.
For residential treatment, provide patient transportation and supervision, including transportation to medical appointments, if pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle.
For substance and mental health use disorder services, monitor CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols and assist Utilization Review by communicating pertinent nursing information.
For eating disorder services, sit with patients for at least one meal or snack per week and as needed to cover the program schedule; work during meal periods to provide supervision and support.
For eating disorder services, refrain from comments or actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model; maintain full adherence to Center for Discovery policies and procedures.
Maintain NG tubes and administer bolus feeds where applicable.