LVN/LPN, Eating Disorders
4 weeks ago
Job Description
The LVN/LPN works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model.
Responsibilities
- Ensures all orders from physician/psychiatrist are carried out and any information about clients and their wellbeing is promptly and clearly communicated to physician/ psychiatrist and in treatment team meetings.
- Follows and implements the Nursing Care Plan.
- Dispenses medication as prescribed.
- Counts narcotics each day, logs appropriately.
- Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician notification.
- Performs vital signs.
- Performs weekly blood draws, where applicable.
- Maintains NG tube when needed.
- Completing waived test for glucose monitoring, UA, Drug screen, and pregnancy.
- Responsible to ensure all the medications needed by the clients are ordered appropriately and available in the facility.
- Manages client's medical needs including schedule appointments, complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated.
This is a part time position working at our Eating Disorder residential facility on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 3:00 pm too 9:00 pm
For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at
QualificationsKnowledge, Education, Experience:
- Completion of a LVN/LPN or equivalent.
- Holds a current LVN/LPN license in good standing or equivalent.
- One year experience preferred working in mental health or eating disorders field.
- Blood draw certificate preferred.
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That's why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we'd be happy to consider your application.
Additional InformationWe are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
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