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Posted August 22, 2026

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Detox - Substance Abuse Rehab

Golden Road Recovery
Los Angeles, CA, US Full Time
34USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safe and effective management of clients undergoing detoxification. You will play a key part in medication oversight, assessments, staff supervision, and coordination of care.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform admission and ongoing assessments of clients, including monitoring vital signs
  • Manage the medication monitoring process and medication counts daily
  • Accept and transcribe physician phone orders accurately
  • Supervise and assign duties to technician staff
  • Participate in treatment planning and client documentation audits
  • Conduct and document 30-minute patient rounds (frequency based on census/staffing)
  • Coordinate medical appointments and external referrals with primary physicians
  • Oversee medication refills, new orders, and discharge medication packages
  • Input medications into the KIPU system
  • Prepare and organize all incoming client files and urine analysis (UAs)
  • Provide daily Detox reports and performance improvement data
  • Maintain nursing and over-the-counter medication supplies
  • Complete any additional tasks as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor


Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of experience required; prior work in a residential healthcare setting is highly preferred
  • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and liability insurance if using a personal vehicle
  • Must be physically capable of performing job duties (vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility)
  • Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of employment and maintain current status
  • Medication training must be completed within 30 days (for Licensed Clinical Supervisors only)
  • Ability to develop basic computer skills for documentation within 90 days of employment
  • Bilingual skills are a plus (please specify language)


Preferred Licenses & Certifications

  • Class C or B Driver’s License
  • Personal vehicle with liability insurance for mileage reimbursement (short distances)


Join us in delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a dynamic clinical setting. If you’re committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals undergoing detox treatment, we encourage you to apply.


Apply Now and become a vital part of our mission to heal and support.

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