Overnight LVN/LPN, Mental Health - Residential

The Overnight LVN/LPN is responsible for assisting and supporting residents through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. The Overnight LVN/LPN is responsible for communicating observations and insights to the treatment team (i.e. therapists, dietitian, psychiatrist, pediatrician and facility administrator) to ensure the team is comprehensively addressing each client’s issues. The Overnight LVN/LPN introduces each new client to his/her fellow residents and the treatment staff, and orients each client to the rules, expectations, and routine of the daily treatment schedule.ResponsibilitiesFacilitating therapeutic groupsProviding clear and complete client documentationImplementing Physician OrdersAvailability for consultation after hours and returns telephone calls/pages within a ten-minute time frameAdministering medication as prescribedCounting narcotics daily, logs appropriatelyMeeting regularly with medical staff to discuss client treatmentProviding assessments of medical problems as neededPerforming primary first aid and determining need for physician notificationConsulting with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventionsMeeting with each client, completes a daily assessment, and administers all prescription medicationResponsibility for carrying out any orders received from the physician and psychiatrist, and reports information to the Program Director and FacilityUnderstanding the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws, and have strong knowledge of professional ethicsDemonstrating leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgroundsDemonstrating tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitudeWe are currently hiring a full-time nurse to work Monday - Friday 11pm-7am and part-time Saturday & Sunday 11pm - 7am.   For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at discoverymood.com.Compensation Range: $22-34Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.