LVN

Behavioral Health Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 97,424,000 - 116,909,000; Full time

Job summary

Behavioral Health Services in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced LVN to assess clients, provide nursing care under physicians’ orders, coordinate care, and support withdrawal management within the program.

You will take vital signs, perform assessments, administer medications, document in chart systems, educate clients, respond to emergencies, and work with the treatment team to implement the plan of care.

Qualifications

• LVN license in good standing.
• Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.
• CPR/BLS/AED/First Aid certification.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to operate computer programs and EMR systems.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and provide nursing care per physician orders within supervision.
• Take and record vital signs; perform toxicology testing as indicated.
• Administer medications and document administration; manage injections as directed.
• Monitor withdrawal management and respond to emergencies; document appropriately.
• Coordinate care, provide education, and assist with discharge planning.
• Maintain charts and ensure proper documentation and confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Documentation

Emergency response

Communication

Care coordination

Education

LVN license

High school diploma

CPR/BLS/AED/First Aid

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR system

Timekeeping system

Learning management system

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Los Angeles, CA 90059Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $34.00 - $40.80 HourlyJob Shift: DayStatement of Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Nursing Supervisor/Program Director,the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) assessesclients and provides nursing care(including but not limited to client care coordination, medication services, patient education,etc.)inaccordance withphysicians’ orders and treatmentobjectivesand as instructed by supervisor.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Report and record any changesobservedinclientcondition or behavior, including unusual incidents.Identify,report,andassistwith the management of emergencies.
• Complete nursing assessment, and/or other intake/assessment tools and documentation asindicated(e.g., withdrawal screeners, C-SSRS, etc.)
• Take and recordaccuratevital signs and performtoxicologytesting.Chart routine information(e.g.,vital signs,clientprogress,daily activities,etc.).Supportclientswith health and hygiene needs asindicated per individual plan of care.
• Make rounds every 30 minutes for72 hourson withdrawal managementclients,documentand record withdrawal symptoms.
• Monitor and documentclientself-administration of medications.Facilitate doctor’s orders including injectables (e.g.,Vivitrol,etc.).For nurses assigned to CDRH unit, administer and documentmedication orders tomedication administrationrecords.
• Monitor and document clientself-administration of PRN and other medications as ordered by physician.For nurses assigned to CDRH unit, administer and document medication orders to medication administrationrecords.
• Interact with clients to support their participation in the program. Facilitate and document services including but not limited to educational sessions or other groups, care coordination services, daily activity notes, and discharge services for clients.
• Administer anti-overdose medications as neededand support client accessto/andeducationregardinganti-overdose medications, and document accordingly.
• Carry outappropriate interventions, including responding to emergencies and performing CPR and/or first aid, and document accordingly.Assistin event of clientcrisis, anddocument accordingly.
• Conduct medication audits andlog anddestroy outdated medications per policy.
• Assistwithscreening,orientation, admission, transfer, and discharge ofclients.Handle clients’ personal belongings as directed.
• Provide clerical support as directed by nursing staffand/or supervisors.Keep charts in order with all forms properlyidentified, uploaded, input, etc.
• Followdirections ofsupervisors,physicians, mid-level practitioners,and registered nurses.
• Observe universal precautions, including correct handling of bloodborne pathogens, storage of lab specimens, and disposal of infectious wastes.
• Work as a member of the treatment team, especially in carrying out theclient'splan of care.
• Maintain professional boundaries and standards.Treatclients with respect,care, and concern.Comply with confidentiality requirements at all times.Maintain health and safety standards of facility.
• Recognize personalbiases workingwithin diverse populations.Maintain cultural sensitivity at all times.
• Maintain familiarity with BHS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations;performjob duties accordingly.Represent BHS well in all contacts.
• May order inventory, and/or stock supplies in the unit.
• Courtinously answer phones, appropriately directing calls and taking messages.Make phone calls forclients as approved byleadnurseand/or supervisor.
• Attend meetingsandtrainings,andparticipate in committees as assigned.Support with educational training forprogramas needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsLVN Competencies and Performance Expectations

• Ability to complete the above major tasks,dutiesand responsibilities.
• Ability todemonstrateprofessional judgment and decision-making.
• Ability tocomplete PPD screening, perform skin checks, etc.
• Ability to effectivelydocument inrequired note structures (e.g., SOAP, GIRP, etc.).
• Ability todemonstratefamiliarityofmedication common for persons with substance usedisorder.
• Ability to recognize the symptoms anddemonstrateknowledge ofappropriate treatmentassociated with substance use disorder and detoxification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all involved parties, both verbally and written.
• Ability to recognize the symptoms and impact of co-occurringconditions,including mental and medical health conditions.
• Ability to recognize personal biases when working with diverse populations andmaintaincultural sensitivity at all times.
• Ability to completeidentifyand respond appropriately to a crisis. Demonstrateappropriate techniquesfor interventions, including but not limited to medical emergencies, overdose, AMA, behavioral challenges, suicidethreats,safety codes, contraband protocol, etc.
• Ability to Adhere to Professional Standards.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities may berequiredwithin certain BHS programs.
• CPR/BLS/AED/First Aid certification,maintainin good standing.
• Medication Management and Overdose Prevention trainingrequiredwithin30 daysof employment.
• Obtain NPI number, EMR system enrollment within30 daysof employment.
• Annual TB,maintain ingood standing.
• High school diploma orequivalency.
• LVN license required, maintain in good standing at all times.
• Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance,if drivinga personal/companyvehicle on BHS business.
• Ability tooperaterequired computer programs for position, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, electronic timekeeping system, electronic learning management system, upon hire ordemonstratedcompetency developed within90 daysof employment.
• Vision, hearing, manualdexterity,and eye-hand coordination must be adequate forthe performanceof job duties.Able to sit ata desk, usea keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties.Able to move about the facility toobserveclients and staff.