Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Ensures all orders from physician/psychiatrist
are carried out and any information about clients and their
wellbeing is promptly and clearly communicated to physician/
psychiatrist and in treatment team meetings. Follows and implements
the Nursing Care Plan. Follows orders from physician and
psychiatrist. Dispenses medication as prescribed. Counts narcotics
each day, logs appropriately. Performs primary first aid and
determines need for physician notification. Performs weekly blood
draws and vitals. Assist with meals, dishes, and bathroom
observations Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked
and operational nursing station. Manages client's medical needs
including schedule appointments, complete referral/ prior
authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated.
Supports client during admission processes. This may include
checking in client belongings, acclimating client to the program
and milieu. Supervises and supports clients on community outings,
when necessary. Objectively and accurately documents client
progress on a daily basis. Assesses clients suicidality and
possibility of danger to self or others. Communicates with referral
sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon
admission, midpoint, and discharge, including the use of Discovery
Connect. **This position offers a $2,500 sign on bonus** This is a
full-time--position at one of our residential programs.-- For a
virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at--
centerfordiscovery.com . Qualifications ------- --Experience
working in behavioral healthcare preferred ------- --Must hold an
unencumbered nursing license in the state in which you are applying
Additional Information We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment
substance abuse testing.--All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,
religion, sex, or national origin. For more information about our
company benefits, please visit us at
discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/ PandoLogic. Keywords:
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