Be part of a soul-hearted approach to healing
Alsana is a national leader in eating disorder treatment, offering a holistic, soul-hearted approach to recovery for adults and adolescents of all genders.
We exist to be a source of hope and healing, creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can cultivate the roots of their own recovery story.
As the Licensed Vocational Nurse at Alsana, you will provide direct nursing care that includes and is not limited to medication administration, phlebotomy, and documenting all nursing related assessments in the EMR. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the needs of Alsana clients.
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Conducts daily physical and mental status assessments and documents them accordingly.
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Completes health questionnaires and accurately document in the medical record.
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Administers medication, observes for side effects and client response documenting observations in the medical record.
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Creates and maintains weight and vital signs in EMR and checks daily for accuracy. Rechecks any documented weight or vital sign that is unusual and documents.
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Participates in client observations to promote abstinence of behaviors and safety.
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Coordinates with pharmacy for medication deliveries and questions regarding medications. Faxes additional information as needed for payments according to the HIPAA protocols and facility policy.
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Monitors the nutritional and dietary needs of the clients and reports noncompliance with the plan of care.
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Organizes, coordinates, and follows up on all consultations with physicians / medical personnel for tests, etc. and provides the appropriate diagnosis for laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic testing.
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Completes all Alsana Nursing Assessments, Careplans, S.O.A.P Notes, Admission Note, Discharge Notes, Noc Shift note and accurately documents in the medical record. All LVN Notes to be cosigned by the Nurse Manager and/or RN.
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Administers first aid according to facility policy, including all appropriate followup documentation.
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Obtains insurance updates to get precertification for medications and other coverage.
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Establishes and maintains good communication with clients, families, and staff. Participates in “handoff” communication from shift to shift.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
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IV certification within 30 days of start date
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Valid license as a Vocational Nurse
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1+ years hospital based clinical experience preferred.
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Current CPR Certification preferably through the American Heart Association
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1+ years clinical experience in a mental health or residential facility is preferred.
Join us in helping people feel rooted, engaged, and respected as they find their path to recovery. Together, we foster a community built on compassion, mutual respect, and whole-hearted care.
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