LVN

Position: LVN Weekends, days and nights

Job description: The LVN, reporting to the Director of Nursing, will provide care for patients as they progress through the medical detoxification process. The LVN will collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers and other health care professionals to plan and deliver care using a multidisciplinary patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities: The LVN has the following responsibilities and duties:

• Render and supervise care of Gallus Medical Detox patients.
• Determine and implement specific detox protocols as designated by the physician.
• Participate in the evaluation of patient’s condition and progress with other team members.
• Observe and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms following prescribed course of treatment.
• Implement nursing care and prescribed medical interventions based on observed clinical signs and symptoms.
• Record and report all pertinent information related to a patient’s mental and physical condition, and effects of treatment.
• Assign duties and supervise treatment by clinical technician staff.
• Reports to Nursing Director all emergency, medical, and disciplinary situations that require administrative intervention including incident reports.
• Participate in Quality Management / Performance Improvement committees as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service education, and behavioral health training to stay current with new trends in detox methods.
• Maintain all required licenses and competencies.
• Maintain confidential patient records.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct workflow of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel.

Requirements: The LVN should have the following skills, education and experience:

• Hold a current LVN license in good standing, in the state the clinic operates in or an approved compact or multi-state license
• Current BLS certification through AHA
• Knowledge of detoxification regimens in substance abuse
• Institutional knowledge of and background in behavioral health, specifically substance abuse, preferred but not required
• Have, or acquire within 6 months of hiring, knowledge of basic crisis intervention techniques, de-escalation methods and defusing techniques to prevent violent patient behavior that is harmful to self or others
• Proficient with medical record documentation, able to document relevant information about patients’ activities
• Good physical and mental health and professional conduct
• Excellent customer service
• IV Certified

Compensation - $27.00 - $30.00/hr. plus night differential

Gallus Medical Detox Centers’ Mission: Gallus Medical Detox is a growth oriented, customer focused company that seeks to improve access to care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The Company provides the highest quality inpatient medical detox services using proprietary, evidence based IV therapy and oral medication protocols that avoid cross addiction, delivered by highly trained medical staff, in a safe and comfortable patient environment that optimizes treatment outcomes. Our vision is to be the best, first step in overcoming substance use disorders for patients needing medical detox; to be nationally recognized as a Center of Excellence for medical detoxification services, leading the field in the science, professional education, staff training and customer experience.

GMDC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Types: Full-time, PRN, Per diem

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Mansfield, TX 76063 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mansfield, TX 76063: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person