Job description

Hillside Horizon for Teens is a 12 bed residential treatment facility that is geared towards helping adolescents who are struggling with their mental health and wellness. We are looking for a someone who is eager to grow simultaneously with the company as it too grows. This individual will quickly become an instrumental part of the team and will have the opportunity to help with families in our community and across the country, gain invaluable experience, and much more. We look forward to meeting likeminded people who share our same passion and mission to help those in need.

JOB TITLE/SUMMARY:

The individual ultimately hired for this position will take on the role of LVN or Nurse's Apprentice. The LVN hired will be part of the team concept in a clinical setting for the delivery of healthcare. This position assesses clients with mental health issues, builds rapport with clients, oversees client medications via monitoring and follow-ups on medications and doctor appointments.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Measures employee’s demonstrated job relevant knowledge and essential skills, such as work, practices, policies, procedures, resources, laws, customer service, and technical information, as well as, the relationship of work to the organization’s mission.

Also measured are the employee’s self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge to stay current with changes impacting the job.

Reports to: Lead Nurse

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All direct care staff shall have graduated from high school or possess a GED and have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving persons with mental disabilities. Such experience must be in the direct provision of services to clients. If the employee does not have the required experience, the program shall document a specific plan of supervision and in-service training for the employee which will guarantee the ongoing qualification of the employee to perform the job. The plan should include but not be limited to the frequency and number of hours of training, the subjects to be covered, and a description of the supervision to be provided.

● High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
● Current LVN license in State of operations required.
● CPR and First Aid Certified.
● Two years of experience as an LVN or in a health-related field.
● Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and techniques in mental health.
● Knowledge of medications effects, indications, and contraindications.
● Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
● Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
● Must be 18 years of age
● Must have required health screening
● Must have current TB
● Must have criminal record clearance
● Must have clearance from child abuse index check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Hillside Horizon for Teens, LLC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all
employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws.

● Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, talk or hear, and smell continually. Ability to stand, walk and reach frequently. Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally.
● Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
● Close vision required to see computer monitor, read documents, and operate copy and fax machine. Distance vision required to drive an automobile if driving is a requirement of the job.
● Work environment is indoors and climate controlled. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
● Moderate noise levels as found in a business office with computer printers, households with TVs and dishwashers, and driving light traffic.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Follow Physician's instructions on medication management protocol and procedures.
● Monitor clients physical and emotional wellbeing; vital signs checked per physician
order.
● Monitor client’s vital signs for signs/symptoms of medication reaction.
● Write notes and reports, as protocol and procedures indicate.
● Document and report on client’s status to team members.
● Complete nursing assessment on clients admitted to a social residential transitional
program.
● Complete transcription of doctor’s orders pertaining to modified protocols.
● Assist clients with all self-administered medications via monitoring as directed by the
appropriate health care professional (i.e. Nursing Supervisor).
● Assist clients with personal hygiene.
● Attend job-related meetings, in-service training, staff development training,
participates in team problem solving methods, building rapport, respond to requests,
and maintains a cooperative relationship among the health care team by communicating information.
● Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level,
anticipating needed supplies and inform Nursing Manager so that the manager may
place order(s) for supplies.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The above job description is intended to describe the content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Signatures below indicate that this job description has been reviewed with the employee by the supervisor, and that the employee has been given the opportunity to ask questions. (A copy has been provided for future reference). Hillside Horizon for Teens, LLC reserves the right to change, add or delete at any time from this Job Description to meet the needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.41 - $28.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 4x10
• 5x8
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask and common surfaces will be sanitized regularly.

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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