LVN/LPN - Residential

The LVN will provide patient care and assist in the collection of data during the assessment process, within their scope of practice, under the direction of a licensed physician or Supervisor – Manager of Client Operations.ResponsibilitiesPerform assessment prior to admission (obtain current medications, past medical illnesses, injuries, past surgeries and hospitalizations, and food, drug or environmental allergies)Obtain history of substance use disorders upon admissionObtain history of psychiatric comorbidities upon admissionUpon admission and throughout treatment LVN will perform random urine drug screensMonitoring throughout the course of treatment to determine whether the health status warrants transfer of the patient in order to receive urgent or emergent careLVN will assume responsibility and accountability for assigned patientsLVN will place PPD tests and record results for physician to interpret.Patient care assessment, identifying care requirementsDocumentation of health assessment and all pertinent health information throughout stay in treatment into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR)Monitor and assess the detoxification process – every 15 minutesCompletion of detox assessments as outlined in the protocol (CIWAS/COWS)Receive and transcribe MD orders into the EMRObserve client’s self-administration of medication and treatment as prescribed through written MD orders in the EMRAssess for medication reactions and adherenceProvide patient education regarding the treatment and recovery processUphold infection control protocol in patient care areas throughout each shiftReport any concerns to Supervisor and/or MD when appropriateOversees the smooth progression of daily patient schedulesPerform client checks and monitor their whereabouts at all times as a team effort with the Behavioral Tech staffDetermine need and provide follow up for pertinent health assessmentsMonitor vital signs during each shift for all assigned clientsMaintains an accurate inventory of medical supplies to ensure services are not compromised due to unforeseen shortagesPerforms other duties and tasks as assigned.This is a full-time position that will work Saturday - Monday between 6:45pm-7:15am. For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at https://casapalmera.com/.