Sanctuary Treatment Center is currently looking for LPT & LVN's! We have 5 positions open at our Tarzana location!!! $1,000 sign on bonus.

The LVN is responsible for providing a variety of community substance use nursing services which focus on prevention, treatment, education, and rehabilitation of the physical and mental health of the client. The LVN collaborates as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team (Treatment Team) to develop and implement effective treatment strategies.

Availability, we are currently looking for:

• Full Time positions with benefits
• 8 hr shifts
• All Shifts available
• some weekend and/or holiday availability required
• Shift Differential of $1.25 - $2.25 for weekends, PM and Overnights

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with self-administration of medication policy to document and observe patient medication regimen for all patients at all levels of care.
• Ensures accurate documentation of medication orders.
• Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action.
• Answer patients' questions regarding medication orders and determines how to assist them.
• Measures and records patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration when required.
• Evaluates medical concerns and directs patients to emergency medical care when required.
• Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Reviews medication logs and consults with patients and physicians regarding refills.
• Provides monitoring and supervision of patients to support non-clinical staff.
• Is responsible for requesting inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
• Is responsible for assessing new admits for medical necessity and developing a detox treatment plan, based on physicians order, when required.
• Performs breath analysis and monitors urine test samples from patients. Documents and records results.

Qualifications

• Attainment of at least 18 years of age.
• LVN licensure required. Possession of a valid license/certificate of registration issued by the California Board of Nursing Education and Nurse registration is required.
• Experience working in a substance use facility preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and personal automobile insurance.

Benefits

Sanctuary Treatment Center offers competitive salaries for all positions. Regular employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Other benefits include reimbursement for licensing fees; education assistance, employee referral bonus. Full time employees are also provided a Healthcare Flexible spending account with $250 company contribution. The company offers paid vacation, sick leave, 6 paid holidays, jury duty pay, direct deposit, and an Employee Assistance Program. In addition, the company offers a 401(k) retirement plan with 4% dollar for dollar match to employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Sanctuary Treatment Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sanctuary will consider applicants with criminal history as required

PLEASE NOTE: The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.