LVN

Bright Road Recovery•Claremont, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Road Recovery is seeking a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide nursing services across its Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Program, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Program, and Outpatient levels of care. The LVN/LPN works as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patient recovery alongside physicians, psychiatric medication prescribers, therapists, dietitians, and other support staff. The organization is a growing eating disorder treatment program that welcomes staff contributions to program development. Candidates must be an LVN or LPN; other credentials will not be considered. The role requires a commitment of 36–40 hours per week and willingness to work day and night shifts. It is full-time, in person, and not remote.

Requirements

Current LVN or LPN certification in the state where the position is based.
Considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practice.
Knowledge of medications and their proper application and use.
Ability to take vital signs and provide first aid.
Ability to devote 36–40 hours per week to the program.
Willingness to work day and night shifts.
Proficiency in web-based applications.
Understanding of the therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, and professional ethics.
Ability to communicate with patients and staff from varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, enthusiasm, and a nonjudgmental attitude.
Ability to sit for extended periods, climb and descend stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in residential treatment.
Creativity, responsiveness, and passion for a treatment approach with patients.
Interest in contributing ideas, passion, and expertise to develop the program.
Ability to commute to or relocate to Claremont, CA 91711; listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

Support residents throughout treatment, from admission through discharge.
Communicate observations and insights to the treatment team to help address patients’ needs comprehensively.
Complete an admission history and physical (H&P) for each patient.
Develop and initiate nursing care plans.
Facilitate therapeutic groups.
Maintain complete and consistent patient documentation.
Implement physician orders and report changes to the program director and program manager.
Be available for after-hours consultation and return calls or pages within an agreed-upon timeframe.
Administer prescribed medications and manage daily narcotic counts and medication logs.
Consult regularly with medical staff about patient treatment.
Assess medical problems as needed and provide primary first aid, determining when physician notification is necessary.
Consult with physicians and psychiatrists to support appropriate medical and medication interventions.
Assess each patient daily, administer prescribed medications, and complete daily vital signs, including blind gown weights.
Help facilitate emergency procedure drills for patients and staff.
Handle administrative responsibilities as they arise.
Monitor patient intake and output and modify fluid intake as needed.
Provide meal support and/or supplementation during supervised meals.
Participate in case management and care coordination, including utilization reviews and treatment team meetings.
Maintain appropriate and timely contact with referring professionals.
Complete timely documentation, including admission assessments, weekly goal setting and treatment planning, session progress notes, and discharge reports and recommendations.
Contribute leadership, ideas, and expertise to program development and participate in a collaborative therapeutic and work environment.