Licensed Vocational Nurse

Cedar House Life Change Center (CHLCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and a 125-bed CARF Accredited treatment facility awarded as a Top Workplace in the Inland Empire for 2021 and 2022. Our organization encourages employees to grow in their positions and promotes them from within the company.

About the role

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care as part of the treatment team, including managing medications, conducting rounds, and documenting client health information in the EHR. They also assist medical practitioners with physical exams and ensure compliance with state and county requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the Treatment Team by providing nursing experience to the objectives and goals of individual treatment planning.
• Review and sign off on Health Questionnaires and upload them into the EHR.
• Review all incoming medications and ensure clients have required clearances.
• Ensure that PPD/TB testing for all clients is done in a timely manner and records are maintained.
• Assist the physician or physician’s assistant when conducting 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 the documents into the EHR.
• Coordinate and provide MAT services.
• Perform duties assigned by the physician or PA.
• Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements.
• Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
• Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees.
• Other duties and/or 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

• Understand the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and its recovery.
• Good understanding of nursing functions and operations related to addictions.
• Leadership capabilities.
• Understand 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 the strictest confidentiality.
• Champion the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization.
• Demonstrate value and respect for all employees.
• High energy and enthusiasm.
• Effective team player.
• Value the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collect their input as part of the decision-making process.

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Move around inside the office occasionally to access filing cabinets, office machinery, medical supplies, etc.
• Operate a computer and other productivity machinery.
• Climb up or down a ladder or equipment to maintain files and medical supplies.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly so others can understand.
• 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, then incrementally more 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.

Schedule

Full Time, Non-exempt, On Site.