LVN Nurse - Detox

Job DetailsJob Location: Dallas, TX 75241Currently looking for LVN's to fill these shifts: Detox: Monday through Friday 2ndshift (3:00pm - 11:30pm) Detox: Friday and Saturday 3rdshift (11:00pm - 7:30am) Provide quality nursing care to patients by assessing patient needs and making pertinent patient reports to RN, Charge Nurse and/or attending Physician Formulating, implementing and evaluating nursing treatment approach as a member of the treatment team Initiating action based on the priorities set by the treatment/crisis stabilization plan and the medical regime as designated by the Physician Make reports from off-going shift, reporting any incidents or changes in patient condition to the physician or RN. Monitor all patients on unit in accordance with compliance standards. Check and record vital signs of all patients in accordance with program requirements. Assist other personnel in organizing their assignment if requested or if the need is apparent. Carry out appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the RN. Prepare clinical and progress notes utilizing the specified EHR. Complete medication administration as needed. Inform the RN of changes observed for behavioral functioning and treatment, if indicated. Consult with Medical Director or Program Physician when making rounds on the unit and in the delivery of treatment services. Assist Physician and RN in providing a safe environment for all patients. Participate in in-service programs. Participatein program and facility educational programs; and attendfacility and nursing meetings as required. Maintain credentials required for job functions. Any other task assigned by supervisor. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Licensed Vocational Nursing License required. Experience in the field may offset formal education requirements. If in Recovery, at least two (2) years continuous sobriety required. Must have reliable transportation.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

Ability to work independently as well as with team. Ability to work with resistant behaviors. Ability to maintain high level of professional ethics. Possesses good oral and written communication skills. Observes patient confidentiality requirements. Knowledge of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Programming Knowledge of associated mental/emotional dysfunction and behavior disorders. Adheres to Facility Policies and Procedures. Adheres to Texas Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrate good interpersonal relationship skills with patients and staff members. Performs assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner. Possesses the ability to control problem situations in a calm and directive manner. Possesses the ability to establish and maintain a rapport with the patients. Possesses the ability to motivate, confront, and self-disclose in an appropriate manner. Demonstrates warmth, realness and empathy. Demonstrated willingness to upgrade knowledge and skills through continued education and training maintaining a high level of personal and professional growth on an on-going basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Homeward Bound