LVN/LPN, Eating Disorders, Residential – Overnight

Company Description

Who is Center for Discovery? 

Center for Discovery offers unique and rewarding opportunities for nurses looking to make a difference! We are seeking LVN/LPNs and RNs of all backgrounds who have a desire to positively impact the lives of our patients. If you are looking to begin or advance your nursing career, without the wear and tear of working in a hospital, apply today!

• New grads are welcome and encouraged to apply***

We are a different kind of healthcare. Center for Discovery exists to engage, enlighten, and empower individuals with eating disorders in partnership with their families. By providing integrated care for the whole person, Center for Discovery brings hope for individuals to live a rich and fulfilling life.

Compensation Range: $20-$27/hour

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience 

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

The LVN/LPN works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Dispenses medication as prescribed.
• Counts narcotics each day, logs appropriately.
• Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician notification.
• Performs vital signs.
• Performs weekly blood draws, where applicable.
• Maintains NG tube when needed.
• Completing waived test for glucose monitoring, UA, Drug screen, and pregnancy.
• Responsible to ensure all the medications needed by the clients are ordered appropriately and available in the facility.
• Manages client’s medical needs including schedule appointments, complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com. 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Education, Experience:

• Completion of a LVN/LPN or equivalent.
• Holds a current LVN/LPN license in good standing or equivalent.
• One year experience preferred working in mental health or eating disorders field.
• Blood draw certificate preferred.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

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/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

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