Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Santee
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description ***We are offering signing bonuses for part-time
positions at $500 and full-time positions at $1,000*** Provide
primary care to patients under the medical direction and
supervision of the patients' attending physicians and Executive
Director of the facility, with an emphasis on assessment, illness
prevention, and health care management. You will also assist in
modifying the treatment plan to meet the physical and psychosocial
needs of the patient. Responsibilities Consult with physician(s)
concerning patient evaluation and assist the Director of Nursing in
planning and developing the nursing services to be performed for
the patient. Initiate requests for consultation or referral.
Respond to requests from the patient, physician, or nursing staff.
Examine patients and their records and charts to distinguish
between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize early
stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems.
Determine when to refer the patient to a physician for evaluation,
supervision, or directions. Perform administrative duties regarding
assigned patients, such as completing medical forms, reports,
evaluations, studies, charting, etc. Assist the Scheduler and Unit
Coordinator in the scheduling of patient assessments, treatment
plan development to ensure that such information is provided and
transmitted on a timely basis. Available Shifts: AM shift: 7-3:30pm
Full-Time PM shift: 3-11pm Overnight shift: 11-7am *Option for 12
hour shift available Qualifications Must possess a current,
unencumbered, active license to practice as an LVN in this state.
Must possess a current, active CPR certification. Must be
knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as
well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to health
care facilities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English
language. Knowledge of crisis management and therapeutic
intervention Knowledge of addiction, co-occurring disorders and
dual diagnosis, as well as 12-Step programs Additional Information
We 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 discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/ PandoLogic.
Keywords: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Location: Santee, CA -
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