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Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse

1 month ago

Pleasanton, United States Newport Healthcare Full time


Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), Detox

Category

Nursing - Healthcare

Job Locations

US-CA-Pleasanton

Type

Per Diem-PRN

About Us

Newport Healthcare is a nationwide behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to transforming young lives through evidence-based care. To that end, we have assembled the best teen and young adult mental health treatment staff in the country, and we want you to join us. While our experts guide our clients to sustainable healing, our job is to support our valued staff members, and we do that through offering industry-competitive salaries, career growth and skills expansion, student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement, and a company commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, among other advantages. Be part of a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate care based in authentic connection, mutual respect, and unconditional love-and experience the rewards of making a difference in the lives of young people and their families each and every day.

Empowering Lives. Restoring Families.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), Detox is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, providing patient-centered care to individuals in the dual diagnosis inpatient detox and residential facility. The LPN/LVN, Detox is responsible for assessing patients' physical and mental health, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records.


*Detox Exp Required

Shift: 3pm-11pm

Essential Duties:

  • Provide direct care and nursing services to patients as prescribed by program regulations, and/or individual treatment plan, including collecting medical specimens.
  • Monitor and report vital signs, Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) and Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWAS), wound care, follow up treatments, appointments of residents,
  • Conduct comprehensive physical and mental health assessments for new admissions, including a review of medical history, drug and alcohol use, and mental health symptoms.
  • Administer medications as prescribed, monitor for side effects, and educate patients about medication benefits and potential side effects.
  • Maintain accurate and timely patient records, documenting all assessments, interventions, patient responses, and changes in condition.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists, to ensure integrated care.
  • Understanding of the principles of addiction recovery and experience with dual diagnosis patients.
  • Ensure client safety by using verbal de-escalation methods to redirect client behaviors and prevent/respond to Use CPI techniques if client poses imminent physical danger to themselves or others.
  • Facilitate residential daily schedule including participating in, and providing support to residents, to include but not limited to, activities such as chores, assisting with laundry service, groups, activities, and events.
  • Supervise clients with detox orders, specifically from drug and/or alcohol use, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Conduct admissions and discharges.
  • Prevent client abuse by adhering to all policies and procedures, attend periodic training, report suspicious and inappropriate behavior, and follow mandatory abuse reporting requirements.
  • Monitor chronic health conditions, respiratory distress, and seizures.
  • Screen residents for medical/dental exams and schedule appropriate medical appointments including dental, vision, & clinical, providing medical information on a need-to-know basis.
  • Comply with all reporting requirements, biohazard program requirements, medical protocols, etc.
  • Supervision of patients to include the facilitation of the daily schedule.
  • Remain current and up to date on all trainings and certifications required to maintain employment with Newport Healthcare.
  • May act as point of contact for the shift and may delegate tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
  • Take lead on communicating with supervisor on progress for admits, discharges, and client needs during these activities.
  • Provide transportation to residents for community outings and meetings in company vehicle in a safe and legal manner.
  • Facilitate client daily phone calls.
  • Communicate with parents via email via the 72-hour email updates.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a current LPN/LVN license in the state in which they are seeking work.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company's vehicles.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.

For more information on Equal Opportunity, please click here Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

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