Licensed Vocational Nurse
Plum Creek Recovery Ranch, United States
Job Description
The LVN is responsible for delivering quality nursing care to patients who are in treatment for substance use disorders; to support the program philosophy of care; to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. The LVN will provide professional nursing care to patients according to facility policy and procedure; implement nursing care procedures, evaluate patient progress and modify care plans as necessary; will provide teaching to patients.
Requirements
Must be 21 years old or older
Education - Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing.
Experience Minimum one (1) year as a LPN/LVN/LPT in psychiatric nursing preferred, with six (6) months experience in the specialized area of substance use disorders also preferred but not required.
Licensure: Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing.
Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. Must obtain and maintain approved CPR certification.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Plum Creek Recovery Ranch is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions exclusively on the basis of merit. We prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.