LVN - Behavioral Health Detox in Houston | Great Benefits

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Promises / The Right Step in Houston, TX is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide direct clinical care in a medical detoxification and residential program. The role collaborates with health team members following nursing processes and standards of care.

Responsibilities include administering medications, triaging medical concerns, maintaining patient records, managing admissions and discharges, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and participating in ongoing training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee fulfillment of patient medical orders and address medical concerns.
• Triage medical concerns and administer medications/injections as directed by physician.
• Monitor patient self-administration of medications.
• Serve as first responder in medical emergencies and support psychiatric emergencies.
• Record patient observations accurately in records and in accordance with policy.
• Coordinate admission/discharge process and pre-screen for admission eligibility.
• Maintain infection control and patient confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

LVN/LPN program completion

Associate or Bachelor’s (preferred)

Job description

Promises / The Right Step in Houston, TX is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide direct clinical care in a medical detoxification and residential program. The role collaborates with health team members following nursing processes and standards of care.

Responsibilities include administering medications, triaging medical concerns, maintaining patient records, managing admissions and discharges, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and participating in ongoing training.