Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Recovery Village; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Promises / The Right Step in Houston, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) to join our team in a medical detoxification and residential program. You will deliver direct patient care in accordance with established procedures and collaborate with the health team.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited LVN/LPN credential, a valid license, and BLS/CPR certification, with at least 1 year in behavioral health or detox settings. Comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited LVN/LPN program, required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Current, valid 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 medical emergencies and coordinate with clinical team for psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records per nursing standards.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

LVN/LPN accredited program

BLS/CPR certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Promises / The Right Step is seeking LVNs to join our Team in Houston, TX.

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

TheLPN / LVNprovides professional, direct client care ina medicaldetoxification and residential program settingsin accordance withestablished program procedures. This position collaborates witheffortsof health team members andin accordance withthe 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 andworkswith the clinicalteam inincidences of psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately andtimelyin accordance withnursing standards and organizational policy andprocedure.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Oversee all aspects of admission/discharge process, including:
• Pre-screenofnew patients forappropriateness foradmission.
• 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 todetermineif clients are receivingappropriate medicationin a timely manner, including proper destruction of medication.
• Follow all policies and procedureswith regard topatient information protection, including alcohol-drug patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Attend training on chemical dependency asrequired.
• Maintains and adheres toestablishedinfection control/employee healthprogram.
• Maintain anddemonstratesa current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Maintainappropriate professionalboundaries with current clients, family members,referralssources and vendors.
• Additionalduties and responsibilities as assigned

Education:

• High school diplomaor equivalent required.
• Completion ofaccreditedLVN/LPN program,required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’sdegree, 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 isrequired.

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