LPT/LVN: Mental Health Treatment Center
Palm Desert, CA Palm Desert, CA Full-time Full-time $30 - $34 an hour $30 - $34 an hour 14 days ago 14 days ago 14 days ago Oasis Behavioral Health Treatment Center, a brand new Residential in Palm Desert is currently looking for LVN/LPN ! The LVN is responsible for providing a variety of community substance use nursing services which focus on prevention, treatment, education, and rehabilitation of the physical and mental health of the client.
The LVN collaborates as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team (Treatment Team) to develop and implement effective treatment strategies.
Availability:
Full Time, Monday - Friday Shifts:
8hrs shifts Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
Assists with self-administration of medication policy to document and observe patient medication regimen for all patients at all levels of care.
Ensures accurate documentation of medication orders.
Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action.
Answer patients' questions regarding medication orders and determines how to assist them.
Measures and records patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration when required.
Evaluates medical concerns and directs patients to emergency medical care when required.
Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Reviews medication logs and consults with patients and physicians regarding refills.
Provides monitoring and supervision of patients to support non-clinical staff.
Is responsible for requesting inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
Schedules and Transports clients to medical and dental appointments.
Facilitates Health and Wellness groups and documents clients participation.
Is responsible for assessing new admits for medical necessity and developing a detox treatment plan, based on physicians order, when required.
Performs breath analysis and monitors urine test samples from patients.
Documents and records results.
Qualifications Attainment of at least 18 years of age.
LPT licensure required.
Possession of a valid license/certificate of registration issued by the California Board of Nursing Education and Nurse registration is required.
Experience working in a substance use facility preferred.
Experience working with clients in Acute withdrawal from addictive substances, including COWs and CIWA assessments.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.
Pre-Employment Requirements Hiring is contingent upon completion of a Background Check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
For the mental health program additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508).
Renewal Health Group requires employees to be vaccinated with exceptions only as required by law (i.
e.
medical or religion).
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The LVN collaborates as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team (Treatment Team) to develop and implement effective treatment strategies.
Availability:
Full Time, Monday - Friday Shifts:
8hrs shifts Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
Assists with self-administration of medication policy to document and observe patient medication regimen for all patients at all levels of care.
Ensures accurate documentation of medication orders.
Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action.
Answer patients' questions regarding medication orders and determines how to assist them.
Measures and records patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration when required.
Evaluates medical concerns and directs patients to emergency medical care when required.
Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Reviews medication logs and consults with patients and physicians regarding refills.
Provides monitoring and supervision of patients to support non-clinical staff.
Is responsible for requesting inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
Schedules and Transports clients to medical and dental appointments.
Facilitates Health and Wellness groups and documents clients participation.
Is responsible for assessing new admits for medical necessity and developing a detox treatment plan, based on physicians order, when required.
Performs breath analysis and monitors urine test samples from patients.
Documents and records results.
Qualifications Attainment of at least 18 years of age.
LPT licensure required.
Possession of a valid license/certificate of registration issued by the California Board of Nursing Education and Nurse registration is required.
Experience working in a substance use facility preferred.
Experience working with clients in Acute withdrawal from addictive substances, including COWs and CIWA assessments.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.
Pre-Employment Requirements Hiring is contingent upon completion of a Background Check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
For the mental health program additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508).
Renewal Health Group requires employees to be vaccinated with exceptions only as required by law (i.
e.
medical or religion).
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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