Licensed Vocational Nurse - Full Time - Corpus Chr
Company: Cenikor Foundation
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:The LVN is responsible for working
closely with nursing, program and clinical staff to provide health
services and professional nursing care for all clients. Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 7pm-7amWe offer full medical/dental/vision/life
insurance benefits + an annual bonus of up to $1,500 + a 401k
employer contribution of up to 10% + tuition reimbursement of 2k
annually+ 200 hours of PTO + other great benefits.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
- Provide health services and professional nursing care for
clients, including routine treatment per procedure or as
prescribed. Coordinate client care with nurse manager and/or
physician supervision.
- Maintain processes with insurance department to ensure quality
length of stay and maximize revenue.
- Receive, update and pass on shift report per standards and
timeframes as required.
- Assist with obtaining medical history information from clients
and family members at time of admission.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance
with approved nursing techniques and monitor for compliance.
- Act as charge nurse in absence of RN or Interim RN Manager,
including handling client and facility issues and communicating
with appropriate management/physician as necessary.
- Provide information to clients regarding medication, nutrition,
STD's and hygiene in an individual or group setting.
- Oversee routine laboratory work, such as urinalysis, blood draw
as required and maintain accurate records of specimens.
- Observe clients, record significant conditions and reactions,
and notifies physician, nursing supervisor, and facility director
of issues as appropriate. Monitor vital signs upon admission,
during treatment and upon discharge.
- Document and upload medications, physician's orders, treatment
plans, and nursing assessments, and progress notes to Welligent and
CMBHS.
- Document alternative group notes in Welligent.
- Maintain patient records by obtaining, recording, and updating
personal and financial information utilizing appropriate computer
software for reporting and appropriate billing and authorization
purposes.
- Develop medical components of treatment plan and completes
nursing assessments. Track infections, STD's and positive VDRL,
HIV, verifying or referring for treatment. Administer specified
medication, and notes time and amount on patients' charts. Attend
staff meetings on clients' progress.
- Administer CPR in emergency situations.
- Answer phones in nurse station as needed, taking messages and
transferring calls as necessary.
- Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations in regards to client
confidentiality. Maintain strict confidentiality on all Foundation
matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
- Responsible for knowing 3rd party payor process related to
verification, authorization and reauthorization as well as client
responsibility and collections. Work with insurance billing
department to actively manager 3rd party payor clients to ensure
quality care and fiscal responsibility.
- Work in conjunction with all facility staff to facilitate a
safe environment for client recovery.
- Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and help create
a positive working environment for all team members.
- Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the
non-exempt functions as defined in this job description.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:Skills, Knowledge and
Abilities:
- Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with
substance abuse and mental health disorders.
- Experienced in providing medical care to a diverse
population.
- Excellent assessment and communication skills.
- Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive
deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Patience, perseverance, and resilience in a challenging
environment. Excellent documentation skills.
- Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's
Culture:
- Demonstrate mission of service to our clients o Positive,
respectful communication with both staff and clients
- Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve
goals
- Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including
appropriate client boundaries
- Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others
for successEducation:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
requiredExperience:
- Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience required
- Experience providing care for individuals with alcohol and
substance abuse, mental health and chemical dependency treatment
preferred
- Experience with CMBHS or other electronic health record system
preferredLicensure Required:
- Current LVN licensure required
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid requiredIMPORTANT
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Keywords: Cenikor Foundation, Corpus Christi , Licensed Vocational Nurse - Full Time - Corpus Chr, Healthcare , Corpus Christi, Texas
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