Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

Job Description

Salary: 70,000-73,000

POLARIS TEEN CENTER is an esteemed residential treatment center serving adolescents ages 13-17 with mental health issues. We are currently looking for LVNs experienced in psychiatric medications to assist in supervising clients by doing rounds, and managing & coordinating medication with clients and treatment teams. We have a great benefits package for full time employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance as well as 401K with company matching.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Responsibilities :

Provide direct care and nursing services to clients according to program policies and procedures, and/or individual treatment plan

Maintains records pertaining to client medication count, weekly vitals, height and weight

Manages urine specimen collection for all clients according to company policies and procedures

Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings when mandates

Oversees medication destruction of all discontinued medication according to company policy and procedures

Responsible for preventing client abuse by adhering to all policies and procedures, attending periodic training, reporting suspicious and inappropriate behavior, and following mandatory abuse reporting requirements.

Monitor chronic health conditions, respiratory distress, and seizures.

Reports any client health concerns (e.g. unusual vital signs, weight, illness) to Program Director and Residential Supervisor

Comply with all reporting requirements, biohazard program requirements, medical protocols, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirement

Current LVN license in California and 2 years prior nursing experience in mental health/behavioral health

Strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills required.

Must present a professional and compassionate demeanor in all interactions.

Experience in residential nursing

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