LVN/LPN (On-Call)
Position Summary:
The LVN/LPN provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider, the LVN/LPN supports safe medication administration, monitors patient health status, and contributes to a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment.
This role is essential in promoting patient safety, dignity, and recovery across the continuum of care.
Essential Job Functions:
Patient Care & Clinical Support
* Provide direct nursing care to a diverse behavioral health population, fostering a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment.
* Support patient assessments by collecting relevant clinical data within LVN/LPN scope of practice.
* Perform vital signs, basic assessments, and approved procedures to monitor patient health and inform care planning.
* Observe, document, and promptly report changes in mental status, physical condition, or safety risks.
* Respond appropriately to emergencies and escalate concerns to licensed providers as needed.
Medication Administration & Management
* Administer medications as prescribed, including PRNs, in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policy.
* Document medication administration, patient response, and effectiveness within required timelines.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date Medication Administration Records (MAR).
* Perform medication counts, reconciliation, and auditing processes to ensure compliance and safety.
* Enter medication orders into the electronic medical record (as directed) with accuracy and timeliness.
* Verify and secure medications brought in by patients, families, or providers in accordance with policy.
Collaboration & Patient Education
* Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.
* Communicate key updates, including new admissions and changes in patient status, to appropriate team members.
* Reinforce patient education related to medication adherence and safe medication use within LVN/LPN scope.
Documentation & Compliance
* Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation using approved terminology and standards.
* Document incidents, medication errors, and safety concerns in alignment with organizational protocols.
* Adhere to all state, federal, and organizational regulations, including privacy and confidentiality requirements.
* Follow all policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Policy.
Professional Practice
* Deliver care using the nursing process (data collection, planning, implementation, evaluation) under RN or provider supervision.
* Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability in all aspects of the role...
- Rate: 33
- Location: Los Angeles, US-CA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Discovery Behavioral Health
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 11498
- Posted: 2026-09-06 08:55:55 -
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