Renewal Behavioral Health is currently looking for LVN's for our Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Programs! We have positions available located in the San Fernando Valley; Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks and Studio City.

The LVN is responsible for providing a variety of community substance abuse and/or mental health nursing services which focus on prevention, treatment, education, and rehabilitation of the physical and mental health of the client. The LVN collaborates as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team (Treatment Team) to develop and implement effective treatment strategies.

Availability: We are currently looking for AM, PM (swing) and NOC (overnight) shifts, Full Time and Part Time positions. Must be available weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with self-administration of medication policy to document and observe patient medication regimen for all patients at all levels of care.
• Ensures accurate documentation of medication orders.
• Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action.
• Answer patients' questions regarding medication orders and determines how to assist them.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration when required.
• Evaluates medical concerns and directs patients to emergency medical care when required.
• Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Reviews medication logs and consults with patients and physicians regarding refills.
• Provides monitoring and supervision of patients to support non-clinical staff.
• Is responsible for requesting inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
• Schedules and Transports clients to medical and dental appointments.
• Facilitates Health and Wellness groups and documents clients participation.

Substance Abuse

• Is responsible for assessing new admits for medical necessity and developing a detox treatment plan, based on physicians order, when required.
• Performs breath analysis and monitors urine test samples from patients. Documents and records results.

Qualifications

• Attainment of at least 18 years of age.
• LVN licensure required. Possession of a valid license/certificate of registration issued by the California Board of Nursing Education and Nurse registration is required.
• Experience working in a mental health or substance abuse facility preferred.
• Experience working with clients in Acute withdrawal from addictive substances, including COWs and CIWA assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Hiring is contingent upon completion of a Background Check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
• For the mental health program additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508).