LVN/LPT SUD

Behavioral Health Med Tech - LVN, MA - Day, NOC Shifts available

Northbound Treatment Services is a Detox and Residential substance abuse treatment facility that is accredited by The Joint Commission. At Northbound, we work to help our clients Feel Better, Discover Themselves, and Live Free.

We are looking for Full and Part Time Medical Assistants or LVNs who have a passion for the behavioral health field and embody our core values: compassionate, authentic, accountable, and courageous!

Come join an amazing team dedicated to changing lives. This is an exciting opportunity for new grads!

The Behavioral Health Nurse provides care in a caring, safe and efficient manner according to program standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with patient evaluation upon admission; communicates with the attending physician and follows Healthcare Provider’s orders.
• Performs withdrawal and medication side effect assessments, vital signs, respiration rate assessments.
• Assures medications are self-administered.
• Follows detoxification and medication protocols, transcribes medication orders
• Maintain safe resident living areas and support residents in recovery supportive environment
• Collaborates with physicians, case managers and therapists

Requirements:

CA LVN License or Medical Assistant Certificate

CPR and First Aid Certificates

Valid California Class C Driver’s License

Competencies:

Knowledge - Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities; knowledge of basic medical assisting skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered; graduate of an accredited school of nursing or medical assisting or related field

Basic Abilities - Ability to meet the physical and mental abilities of the job as outlined in the Job Description; must be able to speak read and write in English and be able to articulate clearly and audibly; ability to meet conditions of employment applicable to the center/campus.

Prior Experience - Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful but not a requirement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• LVN or Medical Assistant Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person