Licensed Vocational Nurse

About the Role

Cedar House Life Change Center (CHLCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, 125-bed CARF Accredited treatment facility recognized as a Top Workplace in the Inland Empire for 2021 and 2022. We seek a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team and support high-quality Substance Abuse Treatment. Our organization encourages employee growth and promotes from within.

Why You Will Love Us

The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use and co-occurring disorders. We are a high-energy, enthusiastic, and respectful team that values integrity, confidentiality, and the ideas of others.

Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the Treatment Team by providing nursing experience to support individual treatment planning objectives and goals.
• Review and sign off on Health Questionnaires and upload them into our Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Review all incoming medications and ensure clients have required clearances.
• Ensure PPD/TB testing for all clients is completed in a timely manner and records are maintained.
• Assist the physician or physician’s assistant during physical exams.
• Conduct rounds and provide nursing supervision in Withdrawal Management, documenting in the client record.
• Instruct staff in nursing/medical conditions necessary to control a medical/psychiatric emergency.
• Ensure all withdrawal management clients are checked in the CURES database and upload documents into our EHR.
• Coordinate and provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services.
• Perform duties assigned by the physician or physician’s assistant.
• Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House, State, and County mandates.
• Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
• Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees.
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience working with chemically dependent adults.
• PPD/TB Injection Experience.
• Maintain an active LVN or RN license.
• Completed twelve years of education or have a GED.
• Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

Skills

• Understanding of the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and its recovery process.
• Good knowledge of nursing functions and operations related to addiction treatment.
• Leadership capabilities.
• Understanding of State, County, and CARF requirements related to the medical department.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to maintain productive working relationships with staff.
• Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Commitment to the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and effective teamwork.
• Values the ideas and opinions of others and incorporates their input into decision-making.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Move around inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, and medical supplies.
• Operate a computer and other productivity machinery.
• Climb ladders or equipment to access files or medical supplies.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly.
• Observe details at close range.
• Occasionally move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

Working Environment

• Not exposed to weather conditions.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Pay

$30.00 - $37.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 403b Retirement Plan with company match at $1:$1 up to 6% of annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued per year initially, increasing with longevity.
• Sick Leave: 48 hours accrued for the first year, then 48 hours provided at the beginning of each new year thereafter.
• 12 paid holidays per year.