Nurse LVN/LPT

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https://apply.select.wonderlic.com/GSC5AG/Evolve-Adolescent-Behavioral-Health

• Evolve Treatment Centers offers cutting-edge intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential programs for teens ages 12 to 17 struggling with substance use and mental health disorders.
• We use evidence-based treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as several experiential therapies.
• This position will be responsible for 2 residential locations in Tarzana.
• Job Responsibilities: Provide direct patient care and assessment including the reporting of observed changes in mental status and/or physical condition, response to emergencies, and safety risks Triage client medical concerns and coordinate with MD on facilitating appropriate client care Complete documentation in an efficient and timely manner, including nursing assessments, medication, and entering MD’s orders.
• Help facilitate client admissions and discharges and ensure clients leave with a Nursing Discharge Plan and an adequate supply of medication Maintain knowledge of medication administration records and vital sign monitoring.
• Preparing meds for administration to clients.
• Facilitate morning medication administration when on-site and daily vitals Monday through Friday, except for when clients leave early for off-site vendor groups Attendance and participation in part of weekly Treatment Team meetings Facilitate medication ordering and refills via eRx Destroy unused or discontinued medications, per licensing and accreditation standards Provide in-service training to non-medical staff on medications, documentation, and monitoring of vital signs Provide ongoing patient education on all aspects of medications and other health issues Monitor nursing supplies and purchase supplies as needed Establish a compassionate environment by providing psychoeducational and medication-related support to patients and families.
• Resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies Transport clients for off-site medical appointments and lab work Assist with management of COVID screening and testing protocols for the program, up to and including, supervising COVID-positive clients, performing COVID tests on clients and staff, coordinating with testing labs, maintaining PPE inventory, etc.