Licensed Vocational Nurse

LVN Position at Promises / The Right StepPromises / The Right Step is seeking LVNs to join our team in Houston, TX.This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.JOB SUMMARYThe LPN / LVN provides professional, direct client care in a medical detoxification and residential program settings in accordance with established program procedures. This position collaborates with efforts of health team members and in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care and practice.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESOversee fulfillment of patient's medical orders, address patient medical concerns.Triage medical concerns, administer medications and injections to patients as directed by directed physician.Monitors client self-administration of medication.Serve as first line in any medical emergency and works with the clinical team in incidences of psychiatric emergencies.Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.Oversee all aspects of admission/discharge process, including:Pre-screen of new patients for appropriateness for admission.Obtain physical assessment data and health history.Inventory and caring for patients' personal possessions.Complete discharge paperwork.Provide quality assessments to client's medication sheets and files to determine if clients are receiving appropriate medication in a timely manner, including proper destruction of medication.Follow all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection, including alcohol-drug patient confidentiality and HIPAA.Attend training on chemical dependency as required.Maintains and adheres to established infection control/employee health program.Maintain and demonstrate a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with current clients, family members, referral sources and vendors.Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned