Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Zinnia Health is a fast-growing integrated healthcare company. We value our employees and care for our clients. Do you have unique talents that you would like to share with others? We would love to have you join our team!
- Competitive Pay
- Career Development
- Competitive Benefits & 401k
- Values : Integrity, Teamplay, 1% Better Each Day
We are looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to care for our patients and facilitate their detox and recovery. You will also be responsible for educating them and their families on relapse prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.
Responsibilities
Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible careObserve and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to providersCollaborate with medical director, and NPs to devise individualized care plans for patientsPerform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ chartsAdjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s ordersInspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)Provide instant medical care in emergenciesSupervise and train BHT staffFoster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patientsExpand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.Qualifications
Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or equivalent.Experience working in detox and substance abuse preferredBasic knowledge of Kipu EMRExcellent knowledge of nursing care methods and proceduresExcellent knowledge of emergency careIn-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all timesA team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsResponsible and compassionateOutstanding organizational and multi-tasking skillsPatient with excellent problem-solving skillsRequirements :
