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LVN / LPN (Overnight
Job in
Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75086, USA
Listed on 2026-08-21
Listing for:
Discovery Mood
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
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Nursing
LPN/LVN, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The LVN/LPN provides compassionate, patient-centred nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Working 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. This role is essential in promoting patient safety, dignity, and recovery across the continuum of care.
Essential Job Functions:Patient Care & Clinical Support
- Provide direct nursing care to a diverse behavioural health population, fostering a safe, therapeutic, and 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 medications as prescribed, including PRNs, in accordance with scope of practice and organisational policy.
- Document medication administration, patient response, and effectiveness within required timelines.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date Medication Administration Records (MAR).
- Perform medication counts, reconciliation, and auditing processes to ensure compliance and safety.
- Enter medication orders into the electronic medical record (as directed) with accuracy and timeliness.
- 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 related to 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 in alignment with organisational protocols.
- Adhere to all state, federal, and organisational regulations, including privacy and confidentiality requirements.
- Follow all policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Policy.
- Deliver care using the nursing process (data collection, planning, implementation, evaluation) under RN or provider supervision.
- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability in all aspects of the role.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, best practices, and clinical standards.
- Participate in required trainings, competency validations, and ongoing professional development.
- Support programme needs and perform additional duties as assigned.
Residential Treatment Only:
- Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, medical appointments, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle)
Substance and Mental Health Use Disorder Division:
- Monitoring of CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols.
- Knowledge of detoxification medication, withdrawal symptoms, and medical complications that can occur in detox.
- Provide assistance to Utilisation Review in communicating pertinent nursing information
Eating Disorder Division:
- Sits with patients for a minimum of one meal or snack per week but as needed to cover the programme schedule
- Will work during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patients.
- Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.
- Full adherence to the Centre for Discovery policies and procedures.
- Maintains NG Tube and administration of bolus feeds, where applicable
Knowledge, Education,
Experience:
- Must be a graduate of an approved nursing programme with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing…
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