LVN

Company: Acadia Healthcare
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

--- SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE --- Oceanside Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Oceanside, CA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our nursing team provides compassionate, high quality safe and efficient medication dispensing to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Your Job as an LVN: The LVN is instrumental in our patient's treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. LVNs provide high quality, safe and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients under the direction of the Medical Director or Physician. The LVN is responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses and progress. ---Our Benefits ---

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry Full time hours are early mornings Monday - Friday from 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM and rotating weekends from 6:45 AM - 10:30 AM, allowing you to enjoy a great work/life balance. ---Additional Benefits of Joining our Nursing Team ---
  • Lower stress environment working in our medication dispensary
  • No heavy lifting of patients/no bedside
  • Stable shifts and schedule
  • Early morning hours
  • Be a part of helping others in a recovery environment
  • Holidays off
  • Paid training Your Responsibilities as an LVN:
    • Works under the supervision of the Medical Director and the Clinic Director;
    • Maintains practical nursing professional standards of care;
    • Prepares and administers medication as ordered by the Medical Director or Program Physician accurately and in a timely manner;
    • Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received (from supplier) and dispensed (to the patients);
    • Charts medication administration in nurse's notes accurately and in a timely manner;
    • Documents nursing care provided, and maintains appropriate records related to patient's progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner;
    • Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA, FDA, and ADP;
    • Dedicates a minimum of 90% of regularly scheduled work hours to activities directly related to the administration of medication; the remaining 10% will be dedicated to other activities as assigned;
    • Responsible for urine collection and processing, reading test results as ordered by Program Physicians and the completion of all forms involved in these procedures. Your Skills and Qualifications as an LVN:
      • Prefer 1 year nursing experience in behavioral health, outpatient treatment program, or addiction recovery field
      • Training or experience treating patients with MAT (medication assisted treatment) highly preferred
      • There must be no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment Licenses/Certifications:
        • Current LVN license in the state of California
        • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required Compensation for roles at Oceanside CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Oceanside CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.Role Location: California Calculated Hourly Range for role : $26.00 - $34.00 per hour AHCTC

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