Licensed Vocational Nurse (Residential Treatment)

Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Behavioral Health in California is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct nursing and psychiatric care to adolescents under the supervision of the Lead Nurse. You will monitor patients, administer prescribed treatments, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery in a safe, therapeutic setting.

The role requires adherence to LVN scope of practice, accurate data collection, and proactive communication with staff to promote patient

Qualifications

• Must hold LVN license and work under Lead Nurse.
• Provide nursing, psychiatric and personal care to adolescent patients.
• Monitor physical and emotional well-being and report unusual findings to staff.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications.
• Document nursing observations and progress.
• Collaborate with doctors, psychologists, and rehab staff to support treatment.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Monitoring for designated adolescents.
• Medication Administration & Treatment per physician prescriptions.
• Documentation & Reporting of patient status and progress.
• Clinical Collaboration & Communication with the care team.
• Professional Development & Compliance with nursing laws and policies.

Skills

LVN license

Psychiatric care

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse license

Job description

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Ascend Behavioral Health provides direct nursing care and support to patients. Under the supervision of the Lead Nurse, the LVN will work within the LVN scope of practice, including monitoring patients’ physical and emotional well-being, administering prescribed treatments and medications, and documenting patient care activities. The LVN will support recovery and rehabilitation for adolescents, while promoting a safe, therapeutic, and respectful care environment. The LVN will collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams, observe and report patient behaviors, assist with medical procedures, and contribute to the overall treatment plan.

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Pay Range: $70,304 - $72,000

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Patient Care & Monitoring

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for designated adolescent patients.
• Provide nursing, psychiatric, and personal care to patients.
• Monitor patient’s psychical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or psychical ailments to staff.
• Observe and influence patient’s behavior.
• Gathers data regarding patient needs while providing direct patient care.
• Take and record measures of patients’ physical condition, using devices such as thermometers and blood pressure gauges.

2. Medication Administration & Treatment

• Administer medications and treatments following physician’s prescriptions.
• Issue medication from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
• Provides IV Therapy according to nursing policy and procedure that is within LVN scope of practice.

3. Documentation & Reporting

• Documents nursing observations.
• Elicits important information concerning the patient’s progress.
• Reports symptoms, reactions and progress of patient to the Nurse Practitioner and/or Facility Manager, and ensures appropriate actions are taken.
• Assists with auditing duties as needed

4. Clinical Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with and assist doctors, psychologists, and rehabilitation therapist working with patients in order to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
• Pursues proper chain of command to attain a satisfactory solution.
• Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with doctor when appropriate.

5. Professional Development & Compliance

• Utilizes educational opportunities within the facility and other avenues to maintain clinical expertise to promote personal growth and development.
• Responsible for knowledge of legal aspects of nursing.

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