Nursing - LPN/LVN

Priority responsibilities include: 

Medication Administration 

• Safely administer medications per orders and protocols 

• Follow best practices to ensure the 6-Rights of medication administration 

• Utilize knowledge and judgement to check orders, hold meds, and determine PRN needs 

• Enter verbal and telephone orders accurately into eMAR.  

• Work with pharmacies to clarify orders and facilitate fulfillment 

• Monitor and document response to medications 

• Practice vigilance in all interaction with medication to prevent diversion 

Patient Care 

• Provide direct nursing care to address a variety of health issues in accordance with established nursing practice and specific orders. 

• Respond immediately to medical emergencies (Code Blue) as assigned  

• Check vitals signs and report abnormalities 

• Perform urine drug screens, breathalyzer monitoring, blood glucose checks, and other point-of-care tests 

Documentation 

• Meticulously document observations, medication administration, interventions and response, and progress towards goals. 

• Maintain legal logs of stock medication, controlled substances, reportable incidents, etc. 

• Accurately capture reports from outside facilities, such as nurse-to-nurse reports from hospital discharge.  

Collaboration and Communication 

• Seek oversight, supervision, and co-signatures from RNs according to scope of practice 

• Work with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care 

• Partner closely with RNs, MDs, PAs, NPs, and pharmacists 

• Communicate with other departments and units to ensure continuity of care 

• Seek guidance from leadership and receive regular supervision 

• Practice respectful, compassionate, supportive communication with patients and colleagues 

Administrative Tasks (as assigned) 

• Copy, scan, fax, or electronically send medical records, prescriptions, insurance info, FMLA paperwork, etc.  

• Obtain and document patient consents, release-of-information forms, primary care details, pharmacy information, prior medical records, etc. 

• Answer phone calls and respond to radio and chat communications 

• Maintain logs of fridge temperatures, AED readiness, Oxygen tank pressure, First Aid kit inventory, expiration dates, etc. 

• Clean and disinfect medical equipment 

• Schedule appointments with in-house and outside medical providers 

• Other tasks and responsibilities to organize, maintain, and assist the nursing and medical departments to run safely and efficiently 

Training and Competencies 

• Learn about the disease model of addiction and evidence based treatments 

• Remain current with all required trainings, competencies, certifications, and licensing 

• Learn and follow company-established policies and procedures, and maintain adherence to established nursing skills and practice according to licensure 

• Receive biweekly supervision  

Other duties as assigned 

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Current licensure in state of employment 

• Experience or interest in addiction treatment and/or behavioral health helpful 

• Flexibility and aptitude for problem-solving 

• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Positive energy : ) 

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to use hands and fingers, talk or hear 

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and reach continually. Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently 

• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds 

• Close vision required to see computer monitor and read documents  

• Work environment is indoors and climate controlled. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions 

Vertava Health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.