LVN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

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The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) assesses patients and provides nursing care in accordance with physicians’ orders and treatment objectives and as instructed by supervisor. The LVN works under the supervision of an RN in a substance use detox subacute hospital.

• Make presentations and facilitate educational groups & sessions.
• Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care plan.
• Assess and document patient treatment progress, medical or behavioral changes, and unusual incidents.
• Monitor patient management and treatment. May be assigned to provide continual observation of confused patients.
• Safely and accurately administer medications.
• Identify and assist in management of emergencies.
• Obtain and record vital signs. Chart routine information, vital signs, and daily activities.
• Monitor and document withdrawal symptoms.
• Conduct medication audits and destroy outdated medications per policy.
• Assist with orientation, admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Follow directions and orders of physicians and registered nurses.
• Teach and monitor patients and staff for compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.
• Interact with patients to support their participation in the program. May provide educational sessions or other groups for patients.
• Coordinate other healthcare needs of the patient outside the facility.
• Provide clerical support as directed by nursing staff. Keep charts in order with all forms properly identified.
• Order inventory and stock supplies in the unit.

• Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care plan.
• Audit medication room and destroy medications as needed per policy.
• Monitor patient care and treatment.
• Understand withdrawal management.
• Participate in nursing assessments.
• Adhere to professional standards.
• Maintain health and safety standards of the facility; observe universal precautions, including correct handling of blood borne pathogens, storage of lab specimens, and disposal of infectious wastes.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements at all times.
• Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations; perform job duties accordingly.
• Attend meetings and participate in committees as assigned.
• Identify crises and demonstrate appropriate intervention techniques, including AMA, behavioral issues, suicide threats, code green, and contraband management.
• Recognize symptoms associated with chemical dependency and detoxification.
• Recognize personal biases when working within diverse populations and maintain cultural sensitivity at all times.

Qualifications may be subject to modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

High school diploma or equivalency. Completion of LVN training program.

Active, current LVN license required.

Vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for job duties. Able to sit at a desk, use a keyboard, write, and perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

• Class “C” California Driver’s License
• Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short distances.
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
• Medication training required within 30 days of employment.
• Bi-lingual abilities (specify: ___________________)
• Develop computer skills adequate for EHR/word processing within 90 days of employment.

The above statements reflect the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and are not a detailed description of all work requirements.