LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse in California to record vital signs, administer injections, and manage medications per prescribed care

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, case management, health screenings, and wellness coaching, with confidentiality and on-call coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in California is required.
• Experience providing mental health or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Bilingual (preferred) and knowledge of MS Office/EHR software.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and administer injections as prescribed.
• Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, crisis intervention, and targeted case management.
• Vitals, health screenings, wellness coaching and education.
• Dispense and account for prescribed medication; coordinate with pharmacies.
• Maintain confidentiality of client care.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client needs.

Skills

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Driver's license

EMR/EHR knowledge

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (CA)

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4833

Salary Range: $39.00 To $40.00 Hourly

At TURNour mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values of People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Record vital signs, report adverse medication/treatment reactions, and administer injections as prescribed. Assess symptomology and provide crisis intervention and medication education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, case consult, crisis intervention, and targeted case management services to assist clients with basic needs and symptom management.
• Vitals, health and wellness screenings/assessments, wellness coaching and education.
• Accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• Dispense and account for prescribed medication, assist psychiatrist in administering and evaluating prescribed medication and arrange lab work according to protocol. Ensure doctor’s orders are carried out and coordinate medication orders and refills with pharmacies.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of client care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.Attend Quarterly Medication Monitoring Committee.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in California is required.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and current auto insurance per contract requirement required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding is required.Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

I can perform the above functions:

Without accommodation With accommodation. If so, please specify:

OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee signature constitutes an understanding of the job requirements, essential functions, and duties.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.