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Form of workDATE: Nov 02,2023
POSITION: Licensed Vocational Nurse (full-time)
SALARY: $28.00 - $32.00 (hourly, non-exempt)
SCHEDULE: 8 or 10-hour shift
LOCATION: Encino, CA (in-person)
LOCATION: Encino, CA (in-person)
ABOUT US: Benchmark Transitions is operating a small detox/residential substance abuse disorder facility in the Encino, CA area. We are a professional, agile and rewarding company looking for experienced employees. We invite you to join our team of health care professionals. We are seeking Licensed Vocational/Professional Nurses to join our team and provide support to individuals struggling with substance abuse. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the healthcare and wellbeing of customers served. If you feel you meet the qualifications and enjoy helping those in need, we encourage you to apply.
This position will provide recovery focused healthcare services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the Health Care Practitioner. This position will be responsible to provide safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
RESPONSBILITIES:
- Provide nursing care and assist in the pre-admission, admission, treatment, and discharge process for residents.
- Transcribe and communicate physician orders accurately and in a timely manner to stakeholders as appropriate.
- Observe and document the self-administration of medication as per company policies and procedures.
- Accurately assess degree of detoxification by utilizing clinically appropriate diagnostic methods such as CIWA and COWS to monitor status of residents.
- Respond to emergencies and initiate action as outlined in company policies and procedures.
- Maintain communication with supervisor, Health Care Practitioner, and/or other key staff regarding resident care, including but not limited to shift reports, emergent/non-emergent issues, resident needs.
- Perform necessary duties for monitoring the health status (i.e. vitals, rounds, wellness checks, assessment tools) of residents per company policies and procedures.
- Provide personnel with necessary training and devise strategies and plans for the nursing department.
- Ensure resident and staff compliance with facility rules and guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Current LVN/LPN License in the state of Ca
- 1 years’ clinical nursing experience, preferably in substance abuse treatment.
- 2+ years of supervisory experience.
- CPR and First Aid certification required.
COMPETENCIES:
- Advanced knowledge of HIPAA
- Proficient knowledge of chemical dependency and psychological disorders
- Knowledge of detoxification protocol and related care including symptoms and medications (including CIWA and COWS)
- Ability to accurately record information and prepare reports.
- Ability to properly support residents with self-administration of medications
- Ability to properly conduct appropriate medical assessments
- Ability to navigate the company’s EHR system
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office other environmentally controlled room. Work may expose the incumbent to contagious or infectious diseases, dangerous and volatile situations, or possible bodily injury.
BENEFITS:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Aflac supplemental insurance
The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.
