Licensed Vocational Nurse: PRN NOC

Be part of a soul-hearted approach to healing. Alsana is a national leader in eating disorder treatment, offering a holistic, soul-hearted approach to recovery for adults and adolescents of all genders. We exist to be a source of hope and healing, creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can cultivate the roots of their own recovery story.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care including medication administration, phlebotomy, and documenting all nursing-related assessments in the EMR.
• Conduct daily physical and mental status assessments and document them accordingly.
• Complete health questionnaires and accurately document in the medical record.
• Administer medication, observe for side effects and client response, and document observations in the medical record.
• Create and maintain weight and vital signs in EMR, check daily for accuracy, and recheck any unusual documentation.
• Participate in client observations to promote abstinence of behaviors and safety.
• Coordinate with pharmacy for medication deliveries and questions regarding medications.
• Fax additional information as needed for payments according to HIPAA protocols and facility policy.
• Monitor the nutritional and dietary needs of clients and report non-compliance with the plan of care.
• Organize, coordinate, and follow up on all consultations with physicians/medical personnel for tests and provide appropriate diagnoses for laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic testing.
• Complete all Alsana Nursing Assessments, Care-plans, S.O.A.P Notes, Admission Note, Discharge Notes, NOC Shift note, and accurately document in the medical record.
• Ensure all LVN Notes are co-signed by the Nurse Manager and/or RN.
• Administer first aid according to facility policy, including all appropriate follow-up documentation.
• Obtain insurance updates to get precertification for medications and other coverage.
• Establish and maintain good communication with clients, families, and staff.
• Participate in “hand-off” communication from shift to shift.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• IV certification within 30 days of start date.
• Valid license as a Vocational Nurse.
• 1+ years hospital-based clinical experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification, preferably through the American Heart Association.
• 1+ years clinical experience in a mental health or residential facility is preferred.

Schedule

PRN NOC 7pm - 7am