Licensed Vocational Nurse

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Promises Behavioral Health in College Station, TX is seeking an LVN/LPN to join our team for the night shift (7pm–7am). The role supports medical detox and residential programs, collaborating with the health team to provide patient care following nursing standards.

Required: LVN/LPN license, BLS/CPR, and at least 1 year in behavioral health or detox. Education includes HS diploma and LVN/LPN program; associates/bachelors preferred. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited LVN/LPN program, required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• Current LVN or LPN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in behavioral health or residential detoxification program setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fulfillment of patient's medical orders, address patient medical concerns.
• Triage medical concerns, administer medications and injections to patients as directed by physician.
• Monitors client self-administration of medication.
• Serve as first line in any medical emergency and work with the clinical team in psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Oversee admission/discharge process, including pre-screening and health history collection.
• Provide quality assessments to medication sheets and files to ensure timely, appropriate dosing.
• Follow HIPAA and patient information protection policies.
• Attend training on chemical dependency as required.
• Maintains infection control/employee health program.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

HIPAA compliance

Infection control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited LVN/LPN program

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

• Complete discharge paperwork.

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking LVNs to join our Team in College Station, TX.

Shift 7pm to 7am

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The LPN / LVN provides professional, direct client care in a medical detoxification and residential program settings in accordance with established program procedures. This position collaborates with efforts of health team members and in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee fulfillment of patient's medical orders, address patient medical concerns.
• Triage medical concerns, administer medications and injections to patients as directed by directed physician.
• Monitors Client self-administration of medication.
• Serve as first line in any medical emergency and works with the clinical team in incidences of psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Oversee all aspects of admission/discharge process, including:
• Pre-screen of new patients for appropriateness for admission.
• Obtain physical assessment data and health history.
• Inventory and caring for patients' personal possessions.
• Complete discharge paperwork.
• Provide quality assessments to client's medication sheets and files to determine if clients are receiving appropriate medication in a timely manner, including proper destruction of medication.
• Follow all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection, including alcohol-drug patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Attend training on chemical dependency as required.
• Maintains and adheres to established infection control/employee health program.
• Maintain and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with current clients, family members, referrals sources and vendors.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited LVN/LPN program, required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, preferred.

Certifications:

• Current, valid LVN or LPN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in behavioral health or residential detoxification program setting is required.

Benefits

Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!

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