Licensed Vocational Nurse-WM - Women's Center Pomona
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, LPN/LVN, Healthcare Nursing, Psychiatric Care & Support
Health RIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system.
By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.
Pomona Residential is a program of Health RIGHT 360 and is contracted with the Department of Public Health's Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) program. Pomona offers residential Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) services for an estimated 120 adult individuals with a future Withdrawal Management program to provide care for acute clients needing care. Pomona Residental collaborates closely with other Behavioral Health Center programs to ensure a comprehensive range of services for low-income and Medi-Cal-eligible individuals.
The program serves residents of all Los Angeles County.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct nursing care and clinical support to clients receiving services in a Withdrawal Management (WM/Detox) and Residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Program. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, and licensed medical providers, the LVN plays a critical role in monitoring clients experiencing substance withdrawal, administering medications, supporting Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and promoting safe, effective, trauma-informed care.
This position has a primary focus on Withdrawal Management services while also supporting the ongoing health and wellness needs of clients in residential treatment. The LVN collaborates closely with medical providers, counselors, case managers, and behavioral health staff to ensure continuity of care and positive treatment outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Responsibilities- Withdrawal Management (Primary Focus)
- Monitor clients for signs and symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and other substances.
- Perform and document withdrawal assessments utilizing approved tools and protocols, including CIWA-Ar, COWS, and facility-specific guidelines.
- Obtain and record vital signs, withdrawal scores, and other clinical observations and assessments within scope of practice and according to physician orders and program protocols.
- Observe for signs of medical deterioration, overdose, seizure activity, delirium tremens (DTs), adverse medication reactions, and psychiatric emergencies.
- Notify supervising RN or medical provider of significant changes in condition and assist with implementation of treatment interventions.
- Administer medications prescribed for withdrawal management and symptom stabilization within the LVN scope of practice.
- Support induction, maintenance, and monitoring of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals undergoing withdrawal and stabilization.
- Assist with admissions, medical screenings, transfers, referrals, and discharge processes for withdrawal management clients.
- Participate in crisis intervention and emergency response procedures as necessary.
- Observe Self-Administration of medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards, and facility policies.
- Maintain medication records, medication administration logs, controlled substance documentation, and medication inventories.
- Monitor medication compliance, effectiveness, side effects, and therapeutic response.
- Coordinate prescription refills and communicate medication-related concerns to supervising nurses and providers.
- Assist with medication storage audits, destruction of expired medications, and compliance monitoring.
- Support administration of injectable medications, including Vivitrol and Sublocade, as permitted by licensure and organizational policy.
- Educate clients regarding medications, treatment adherence, and side effect reporting.
- Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
- Observe, assess, and report…
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