LVN

Aliviane•El Paso, TX

24d

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides supplemental services to clients in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable manner. The role supports quality nursing care and positive patient outcomes, with an emphasis on quality of care, helping people with substance use disorders, and supporting human potential for positive growth. The LVN coordinates and works cooperatively with others. The LVN assists the Program Doctor and performs or assists with client medical examinations and physical admission assessments. The position includes administering patient medication and evaluating the efficacy of pharmacotherapy during residential treatment. The LVN also trains clients in self-administration of medication and other assigned topics, maintains the medication room in compliance with state policies, conducts medical inventories, and disposes of medication. The LVN is expected to maintain knowledge of medications, reactions, dosages, nursing procedures, medical equipment, and best practices, and to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, and members of the health care team. This is a full-time, non-exempt position in the Residential department. The schedule is full-time, pay is $20.00, and travel is occasional. The position reports to Cristina Hernandez and does not supervise others. The employee must be able to move throughout the community and occasionally lift office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Graduate of a regionally accredited nursing school and hold LVN licensure in the State of Texas, plus one year of experience in a detoxification setting; or an applicable combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques and principles and practices for providing appropriate patient care.
Knowledge of the care and treatment of patients and special procedures applicable to practical nursing.
Skills in using reasoning to identify problems and consider appropriate resolutions.
Skills in operating computers and applicable computer software.
Ability to provide patient medical care, prepare and maintain records, and communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality while communicating data, plans, and results in a manner that preserves patient dignity and privacy and provides a legal record of care.
Ability to move throughout the community and occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Doctor in performing duties.
Assist with medical examinations of Aliviane Inc. clients.
Conduct physical admission assessments, including medical and physical evaluations.
Administer patient medication and evaluate the efficacy of pharmacotherapy during residential treatment.
Train clients on self-administration of medication and other topics as assigned.
Maintain the medication room in compliance with state policies, conduct medical inventories, and dispose of medication.
Maintain knowledge of medications, reactions, dosage requirements, and medical equipment used in patient care.
Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families, while preserving patient confidentiality, dignity, and privacy.
Collaborate and consult with members of the health care team about variations in health outcomes.
Seek educational tools and in-services to broaden knowledge of age groups, diseases, and best practices.
Prepare and maintain records and provide patient medical care.
Acknowledge personal biases and prevent them from interfering with quality care for people with differing beliefs and lifestyles.