LVN Staff Nurse - Early Morning Hours
About The Position
If you want to make a difference on the front lines of the opioid crisis, we want your help! WTCR is one of the longest-serving medication assisted treatment networks in Texas, offering methadone and buprenorphine treatment and counseling for individuals suffering from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our patients so that they may disrupt the cycle of OUD and have their best chance for a long-term meaningful recovery. The staff nurse performs assigned nursing duties, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct supervision of a WTCR physician. These duties include providing required information about the clinical situation of patients, medication administration and patient assessment, inventory management, and medical order management.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved LVN education program.
- Licensed in good standing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (or equivalent) in the State of Texas.
- Satisfactory criminal history and registry clearances.
- Satisfactory pre-employment drug screen as required by the State of Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health care settings preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite products preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs assigned nursing duties, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct supervision of a WTCR physician.
- Provides required information about the clinical situation of patients.
- Administers medications.
- Performs patient assessment.
- Manages inventory.
- Manages medical orders.
- Administers medications accurately and efficiently.
- Assists in determining the physical and mental health status of patients through patient observation, assessment, and collection of health-related data.
- Administers required lab tests, obtains urine toxicology screens, and/or draws blood or other bodily fluids from patients as ordered.
- Maintains accurate medication and inventory records.
- Uses a uniform language of case presentation when discussing patient cases.
- Communicates respectfully with patients and members of the treatment team.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance reimbursement benefit (ICHRA)
- Paid time off, holidays, & sick leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- Schedule that gives you your afternoons and nights off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
