RN- Health Care (Full-Time

The LVN/LPN provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider, the LVN/LPN supports safe medication administration, monitors patient health status, and contributes to a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment. This role is essential in promoting patient safety, dignity, and recovery across the continuum of care.

Patient Care & Clinical Support Provide direct nursing care to a diverse behavioral health population, fostering a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment.

Support patient assessments by collecting relevant clinical data within LVN/LPN scope of practice.

Perform vital signs, basic assessments, and approved procedures to monitor patient health and inform care planning.

Observe, document, and promptly report changes in mental status, physical condition, or safety risks.

Respond appropriately to emergencies and elevate concerns to licensed providers as needed.

Medication Administration & Management Administer medications as prescribed, including PRNs, in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policy.

Document medication administration, patient response, and effectiveness within required timelines.

Perform medication counts, reconciliation, and auditing processes to ensure compliance and safety.

Enter medication orders into the electronic medical record (as directed) with accuracy and timeliness.

Verify and secure medications brought in by patients, families, or providers in accordance with policy.

Collaboration & Patient Education Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.

Reinforce patient education related to medication adherence and safe medication use within LVN/LPN scope.

Document incidents, medication errors, and safety concerns in alignment with organizational protocols.

Follow all policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Policy.

Professional Practice Deliver care using the nursing process (data collection, planning, implementation, evaluation) under RN or provider supervision.

Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, medical appointments, etc. (Substance and Mental Health Use Disorder Division:

Monitoring of CIWA/COW scores for patients on detoxification protocols.

Knowledge of detoxification medication, withdrawal symptoms, and medical complications that can occur in detox.

Provide assistance to Utilization Review in communicating pertinent nursing information

Will work during meal periods to provide supervision and support to patients.

Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict the CFD Clinical Model and Dietary CARE model.

Full adherence to the Center for Discovery policies and procedures.

Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board in good standing.

Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in the field of chemical dependency and/or behavioral health.

Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice.

One year experience preferred working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field.

Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification.

Eating Disorder and Mental Health Division : Obtain Serv Safe certification within 9 0 days of hire if applicable.

Employment Status: full time

Thursday, Friday & Saturdays 7am-7pm

Work Location: On Site - Shawnee, KS

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Full-Time

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