Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hirextra
Denton, TX8 days ago
- $35–$39 Per Hour
- Contractor
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Skills
- Administrative Managementunmatched
- Auditingunmatched
- Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
- Behavioral Healthunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- CPR Certificationunmatched
- Clinical Assessmentunmatched
- Clinical Data Collectionunmatched
- Clinical Medicineunmatched
- Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
- Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
- Corporate Complianceunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Data Collectionunmatched
- Data Processingunmatched
- Eating Disordersunmatched
- Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
- Emergency Responseunmatched
- Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- First Aidunmatched
- Industry Standardsunmatched
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
- Licensingunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Medical Treatmentunmatched
- Medication Administrationunmatched
- Medicationsunmatched
- Nursingunmatched
- Nursing Credentialsunmatched
- Nursing Managementunmatched
- Order Processingunmatched
- Patient Administrationunmatched
- Patient Assessmentunmatched
- Patient Careunmatched
- Patient Educationunmatched
- Prescription Drugsunmatched
- Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
- Quality of Careunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- Records Managementunmatched
- Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Requirements Managementunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Side Effectsunmatched
- State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Utilization Managementunmatched
Description
Position Summary:
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.
Essential Job Functions:
Patient Care & Clinical Support
Schedule: Rotating schedule, 12 hr shifts, day and night time available
Work Location: On Site - Irving, TX
Compensation: Pay Range: $29-$35/hr.
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.
Essential Job Functions:
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 escalate concerns to licensed providers as needed.
- 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.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date Medication Administration Records (MAR).
- 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.
- Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
- Communicate key updates, including new admissions and changes in patient status, to appropriate team members.
- Reinforce patient education related to medication adherence and safe medication use within LVN/LPN scope.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation using approved terminology and standards.
- Document incidents, medication errors, and safety concerns in alignment with organizational protocols.
- Adhere to all state, federal, and organizational regulations, including privacy and confidentiality requirements.
- Follow all policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Policy.
- Deliver care using the nursing process (data collection, planning, implementation, evaluation) under RN or provider supervision.
- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability in all aspects of the role.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, best practices, and clinical standards.
- Participate in required trainings, competency validations, and ongoing professional development.
- Support program needs and perform additional duties as assigned.
- Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, medical appointments, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle)
- 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
- Sits with patients for a minimum of one meal or snack per week but as needed to cover the program schedule
- 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.
- Maintains NG Tube and administration of bolus feeds, where applicable
- Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board in good standing.
- Preferred: 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.
- Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
- 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.
- Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
- Eating Disorder and Mental Health Division : Obtain Serv Safe certification within 9 0 days of hire if applicable.
Schedule: Rotating schedule, 12 hr shifts, day and night time available
Work Location: On Site - Irving, TX
Compensation: Pay Range: $29-$35/hr.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Irving, TX |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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