LVN

About us

Detox and Treatment is a small business in Van Nuys, CA. We are professional, agile and our goal is to Detox and Treatment Center.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor and Medical Director, the LVN is responsible for providing direct healthcare services to our patients.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct admissions of clients including orientation, healthcare assessments, patient vitals and COWS/CIWA.
• Provide initial and ongoing patient care assessments and understand patient health goals
• Conduct ongoing health screening to clients including patients exhibiting withdrawals symptoms.
• Document delivery of the patient’s health into agency’s EHR (Electronic Health Record) System
• Support the Medical Director for the Wellness Clinic and document into EHR.
• Based on facility licensing and scope of work, inventory, monitor, dispense and/or administer medication.
• Oversee medication education, management and documentation in EHR.
• Adhere to agencies policies and procedures and inform supervisors of any changes in behavior or condition.
• Maintain a safe working environment that meets federal, state and local licensing requirements.
• Follow patients’ medical treatment plan, review with patient to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Receive and transcribe orders from Medical Director and/or Nurse Practitioner.
• Perform urine drug screen.
• Attend trainings and required staff meetings.
• Provide discharge planning to include follow-up appointments and long-term care with designated collaborating agencies and/or private/public entities.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to participants.
• Knowledge and experience with Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT) and/or Detox
• Excellent active listening and crisis intervention skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, including proficiency in balancing direct service responsibilities with data management responsibilities
• Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Additional experience with Electronic Health Record, preferred.

Education:

• Current & active Vocational Nursing License
• Minimum two year experience providing direct services with similar population, knowledge of community resources

for addiction and treatment

• Current AOD Registered or Certified
• Current TB clearance and CPR

Must be able to pass the following pre-employment screenings:

• Background check, including criminal history (LA CADA considers all applicants equally and will take into account each applicant’s individual life circumstances).
• Drug and health screen, including negative TB test
• Employment and education verification

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sherman Oaks, CA 91401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $34