LVN Nurse - Detox

Currently looking for LVN's to fill these shifts: Detox: Monday through Friday 2 nd shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm) Detox: Friday and Saturday 3 rd shift (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. Participate in program and facility educational programs; and attend facility and nursing meetings as required. Maintain credentials required for job functions. Any other task assigned by supervisor.