Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants

$2,000 (Distributed in 4 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 150 days, and $500 after 210 days of employment)

The bilingual bonus applies to client-facing positions and will be awarded upon successful completion of the language test.

JOB TITLE: LVN I,II,III/LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

LOCATION: Gateway Medical Sobering

Hiring for 3 positions: 2 full-time, 1 part-time Various Shifts

Who are we?

Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use and mental health related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Compassion to provide youth prevention, youth and adult outpatient, sobering programs, withdrawal management, and co-occurring capable residential programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

The LVN I, II, III is responsible for screening participants for appropriateness who wish to enter the Recovery Station for current and/or potential medical problems, mental health issues, withdrawal, and referring for definitive medical/Mental Health care when appropriate. The nurse coordinators will act as team leads in the program, guiding EMTs and Recovery Specialists in day-to-day operations.

• This role is responsible for providing comprehensive participant care.
• Accurate and thorough documentation is required for all aspects of care.
• Effective care coordination is essential for seamless service delivery.
• The program must be equipped to receive EMS drop-offs by having a minimum of one LVN or a more qualified professional on each shift.
• Staff will engage in the regular monitoring of participants' vital signs.
• A health assessment will be conducted for each participant upon admission.
• Withdrawal severity assessments will be performed to monitor participant progress.
• A determination will be made as to whether a participant can be safely served in the facility.
• Staff will evaluate individuals for their level of intoxication and their risk for detoxification symptoms.
• Blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate will be checked as part of the assessment.
• Staff will ask about the presence of any bruising, hematoma, or rash.
• The trunk and extremities will be palpated to check for any bone deformities.
• Breathalyzer tests will be administered to determine blood alcohol content.
• Staff will inquire about any cough, chest pain, or other medical complaints.
• The level of consciousness and visible behavior of each participant will be evaluated and recorded.
• Individuals will be briefly screened for any immediate psychiatric needs.
• Vitals will be checked periodically throughout a participant's stay.
• Staff will supervise MAT induction in partnership with an RN, NP, or remotely with an MD.
• Wound care tasks, such as cleaning, applying antiseptic, covering, and monitoring for infection, will be performed as needed.
• Medications will be administered swiftly with the appropriate documentation.
• The CIWA tool will be administered to assess for alcohol and/or Benzodiazepine withdrawal.
• The induction of TeleMAT will be supervised to support patient treatment.

Team Support

• Work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team at the Recovery Station.
• Participate in daily shift change and report health related concerns and alerts.
• Supporting in keeping a clean and safe environment.
• Serve as shift lead and be able to support other health tech as needed
• Cover management responsibilities in absence of program manager.

Quality Assurance Support

• Daily monitoring and maintenance of client records in EHR (if applicable) for errors, corrections, and updating.
• Ensure all risk assessments are scanned and uploaded into the client chart daily.
• Ensure all medication clearances and Emergency Room discharge paperwork is scanned and uploaded daily into the client chart.

What else is required?

• Current LVN/LPN with New Mexico
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
• Experience in similar setting with demonstrated increase of shift responsibility/leadership
• (NC I) 0-1 year, (NC II) 1-2 year’s, (NC III) 2-3 year’s,
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified.
• Must have a NM driver’s license and good driving record in good standing, depending on program
• For bilingual bonus, must have fluency in at least one of New Mexico threshold languages (Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, and Diné (Navajo)

Compensation and Benefits

• Generous contributionmedical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and Holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
• Training and CEU opportunities.

And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day!

Salary:

$28-$34 based on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.

Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.