Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description
Ensures all orders from physician/psychiatrist are carried out and
any information about clients and their wellbeing is promptly and
clearly communicated to physician/ psychiatrist and in treatment
team meetings.
Follows and implements the Nursing Care Plan.
Follows orders from physician and psychiatrist.
Dispenses medication as prescribed.
Counts narcotics each day, logs appropriately.
Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician
notification.
Performs weekly blood draws and vitals.
- - - - - - - - - Assist with meals, dishes, and bathroom
observations
Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and
operational nursing station.
Manages client's medical needs including schedule appointments,
complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and
tests as indicated.
Supports client during admission processes. This may include
checking in client belongings, acclimating client to the program
and milieu.
Supervises and supports clients on community outings, when
necessary.
Objectively and accurately documents client progress on a daily
basis.
Assesses clients suicidality and possibility of danger to self or
others.
Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for
continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge,
including the use of Discovery Connect.
This is a full time position that will work Monday- Friday
3pm-11pm. For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our
website at - centerfordiscovery.com
Qualifications
--- - - -Experience working in behavioral healthcare preferred
--- - - -Must hold an unencumbered nursing license in the state in
which you are applying
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free
workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. -All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national
origin.
For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at
discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/
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