LVN

LVN Position

AKUA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of CA. New graduates welcome to apply. Must have passed NCLEX. Mental health, detox/residential drug and alcohol treatment experience preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working under the supervision of the Clinical Director
• Maintaining professional standards and following treatment policies
• Responsible for all medication as ordered by the Medical Director, Program Physician, and maintaining accurate accounting of all medication received and observed
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA, JCAHO, and ADP
• Responsible for training all clinical staff about medications, observation of medications, and medication destruction
• Responsible for all detox assessments including CIWA, COWS, vitals, etc.
• Responsible for all medical documentation in the EMR including all physician notes and medication orders
• May be responsible for urine collection and processing in conjunction with the clinical technicians, reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians and the completion of all forms involved in these procedures
• Responsible for coordinating all internal and external medical and lab appointments

Qualifications and skills include:

• License/Credentials: LVN/LPN (required)
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (Required)
• Valid CA Driver's License (Required)
• Current Health Screen (Required)
• TB Clearance (Required)

Important qualities include:

• 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

Company description:

Akua Behavioral Health is California's leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment and offer various levels of care from Master's and Doctorate level clinicians at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.