Licensed Vocational Nurse

JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse works closely with the clients and medical staff; aiding in the areas of medication observation,
medical appointment scheduling, and overall client health.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Active RN, LVN, CMA, or LPT license.
● Valid driver’s license if required to transport clients.
● Must have a completed TB test, CPR/First Aid certification, and health screening.
● Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● 2 years of experience in a mental health treatment setting that involves direct client care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Responsible for observation, documentation, auditing functions, and record keeping of all
observed, inventoried, destroyed, and prescribed medications.
● Assesses patients with undiagnosed or diagnosed conditions, and assists in ascertaining clinical
medication management with Nurse Practitioner, and Medical Director.
● Assist clients with all self-administered medications via monitoring as directed by the
appropriate health care professional (i.e. Medical Director).
● Monitor client’s vital signs for signs/symptoms of medication reaction.
● Assists in scheduling medical appointments if needed for clients along with client’s care team;
including medical, dental, psychiatric, etc.
● Educates and counsels clients and other organizational health care providers on optimal use of
medications (i.e. proper use, and avoidance of over medicating).
● Manages medication observation record sheets and systems.
● Conducts rounds on clients when necessary.
● Administer tuberculosis tests on clients upon intake.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this
position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use
hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to
stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the
ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
NOTE:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give
instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and
are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform
this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty
proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to
the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum
levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied
or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid LVN?
• Do you have MH/SUD experience?
• Can you pass a livescan?
• Do you have a valid drivers license/ reliable transportation?

Work Location: In person