LVN - (Full & Part Time) 8 hour Shifts

LVN - (Full & Part Time) 8 Hour Shifts

Sanctuary Treatment Center is currently looking for full and part time LVNs for 8 hour shifts at our detox and residential facility!

The LVN is responsible for providing a variety of nursing services that focus on prevention, education, and treatment of the physical and mental health of clients. The LVN works collaboratively as a member of the treatment team to develop and implement effective treatment strategies.

Availability, we are currently looking for:

• 7am-3:30pm and 3pm-11:30pm

**Must be available at least one weekend day

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with client self-administration of medication and records/monitors vital signs.
• Conducts initial intake assessments and evaluations, including detox protocols.
• Ensures accurate documentation of medication and lab orders
• Observes and reports changes in client conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and takes any necessary action
• Responsible for the management and organization of medication room, including supply inventory and equipment compliance.
• Evaluates medical concerns and directs clients to emergency medical care when required.
• Works with the treatment team and physicians to assess client needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Reviews medication logs, conducts medication counts and requests refills as needed.
• Provides support, monitoring and supervision of clients to assist non-clinical staff.
• Performs breathalyzer analysis and monitors urine test samples from client.

Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age.
• LVN licensure required. Possession of a valid license/certificate of registration issued by the California Board of Nursing Education and Nurse registration is required.
• Experience working in a detox/substance use treatment facility preferred.
• Experience working with clients that have co-occurring mental health diagnoses preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.

Sanctuary Treatment Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sanctuary will consider applicants with criminal history as required

Pre-Employment Requirements

1. Hiring is contingent upon completion of a TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Clean driving record and current first aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.

PLEASE NOTE: The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.