The LVN is responsible for comprehensive participant care, including screening for medical/mental health issues, conducting health and withdrawal severity assessments upon admission, and performing necessary physical checks like vital signs and breathalyzer tests. This role also involves coordinating care, administering medications, supervising MAT induction, performing wound care, and acting as a team lead guiding EMTs and Recovery Specialists.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a current LVN/LPN license in New Mexico and demonstrate knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, and Crisis Intervention. Required qualifications include CPR/First Aid/AED certification, a valid NM driver's license with a good record, and relevant experience levels corresponding to LVN I, II, or III designations.
$2,000 (Distributed in 4 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 150 days, and $500 after 210 days of employment) The bilingual bonus applies to client-facing positions and will be awarded upon successful completion of the language test.
Job title
LVN
I,ii,iii/Lpn
Licensed
Practical
Nurse
LOCATION: Gateway Medical Sobering
Who are we? Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 that offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use and mental health related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Compassion to provide youth prevention, youth and adult outpatient, sobering programs, withdrawal management, and co-occurring capable residential programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.
The LVN I, II, III is responsible for screening participants for appropriateness who wish to enter the Recovery Station for current and/or potential medical problems, mental health issues, withdrawal, and referring for definitive medical/Mental Health care when appropriate. The nurse coordinators will act as team leads in the program, guiding EMTs and Recovery Specialists in day-to-day operations.
Primary accountabilities &
Responsibilities
Service Delivery:
This role is responsible for providing comprehensive participant care.
Accurate and thorough documentation is required for all aspects of care.
Effective care coordination is essential for seamless service delivery.
The program must be equipped to receive EMS drop-offs by having a minimum of one LVN or a more qualified professional on each shift.
Staff will engage in the regular monitoring of participants' vital signs.
A health assessment will be conducted for each participant upon admission.
Withdrawal severity assessments will be performed to monitor participant progress.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Medical Insurance
Long Term Disability
Training Opportunities
Retirement Benefits
Continuing Education Units Opportunities
A determination will be made as to whether a participant can be safely served in the facility.
Staff will evaluate individuals for their level of intoxication and their risk for detoxification symptoms.
Blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate will be checked as part of the assessment.
Staff will ask about the presence of any bruising, hematoma, or rash.
The trunk and extremities will be palpated to check for any bone deformities.
Breathalyzer tests will be administered to determine blood alcohol content.
Staff will inquire about any cough, chest pain, or other medical complaints.
The level of consciousness and visible behavior of each participant will be evaluated and recorded.
Individuals will be briefly screened for any immediate psychiatric needs.
Vitals will be checked periodically throughout a participant's stay.
Staff will supervise MAT induction in partnership with an RN, NP, or remotely with an MD.
Wound care tasks, such as cleaning, applying antiseptic, covering, and monitoring for infection, will be performed as needed.
Medications will be administered swiftly with the appropriate documentation.
The CIWA tool will be administered to assess for alcohol and/or Benzodiazepine withdrawal.
The induction of TeleMAT will be supervised to support patient treatment.
Team Support
Work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team at the Recovery Station.
Participate in daily shift change and report health related concerns and alerts.
Supporting in keeping a clean and safe environment.
Serve as shift lead and be able to support other health tech as needed
Cover management responsibilities in absence of program manager.
Quality Assurance Support
Daily monitoring and maintenance of client records in EHR (if applicable) for errors, corrections, and updating.
Ensure all risk assessments are scanned and uploaded into the client chart daily.
Ensure all medication clearances and Emergency Room discharge paperwork is scanned and uploaded daily into the client chart.
What else is required?
Current LVN/LPN with New Mexico
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
Experience in similar setting with demonstrated increase of shift responsibility/leadership
Must have a NM driver’s license and good driving record in good standing, depending on program
For bilingual bonus, must have fluency in at least one of New Mexico threshold languages (Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, and Diné (Navajo)
Compensation and Benefits We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part-time employees over 20 hours per week.
Generous contribution medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
PTO and Holiday pay.
Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
Training and CEU opportunities.
And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day!
Salary
$28-$34 based on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.
