Job Description

The LVN/LPN works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all orders from physician/psychiatrist are carried out and any information about clients and their wellbeing is promptly and clearly communicated to physician/ psychiatrist and in treatment team meetings.
• Follows and implements the Nursing Care Plan.
• Dispenses medication as prescribed.
• Counts narcotics each day, logs appropriately.
• Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician notification.
• Performs vital signs.
• Performs weekly blood draws, where applicable.
• Completing waived test for glucose monitoring, UA, Drug screen, and pregnancy.
• Responsible to ensure all the medications needed by the clients are ordered appropriately and available in the facility.
• Manages client’s medical needs including schedule appointments, complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated.
• Provides support during meal and snacks with the patients, including prepping, portioning and eating.

Compensation Range: $25-35/hr.

Compensation is dependent upon education and experience.

**We have both a PRN position at our _ in-person_ 8-bed McLean Adult Residential Program. **

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at https://centerfordiscovery.com/locations/mcl

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Experience working in behavioral healthcare, preferred

• Must hold an unencumbered and current LVN/LPN license in the state of Virginia, required

• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire

• Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire

• Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 day of hire

• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.