LVN

About the role

AKUA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California. New graduates are welcome to apply; candidates must have passed the NCLEX. Mental health, detox/residential drug and alcohol treatment experience is preferred. This is a residential, all‑women facility specializing in detoxification and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, providing a structured and supportive environment to help clients achieve and maintain sobriety while facilitating transition to outpatient and aftercare services.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional standards and follows treatment policies of the organization, The Joint Commission, and Federal/State laws and regulations.
• Responsible for all medication as ordered by the Medical Director and Program Physician; maintains accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and observed (to the patient).
• Ensures safekeeping of all medication stock and required records per DEA, FDA, JCAHO, and ADP.
• Trains all clinical staff about medications, observation of medications, and medication destruction.
• Conducts all detox assessments including CIWA, COWS, vitals, etc.
• Handles all medical documentation in the EMR, including physician notes and medication orders.
• May be responsible for urine collection and processing with clinical technicians, reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians, and completing all related forms.
• Coordinates all internal and external medical and lab appointments.

Requirements

• LVN/LPN license (required)
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (required)
• Valid California driver’s license (required)
• Current health screen (required)
• TB clearance (required)

Important qualities: compassion and professionalism in client interactions; strong ethics, integrity, and adherence to confidentiality; positive attitude and calm demeanor under pressure; dependable, accountable, and detail‑oriented work ethic.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick)
• Equity shares (ESOP)

Pay

Base salary: $35–$37 per hour (hourly, full‑time, non‑exempt)