LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking a LVN in Hanford, CA to provide direct patient care including vital signs, injections, crisis intervention, and medication education. The role requires maintaining documentation, coordinating with pharmacies, and supporting field-based services as needed.

Responsibilities include ongoing assessments, wellness coaching, and ensuring confidentiality. Evening/on-call duties may be required; cannabis or substance use supports may be part of the program.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in California required.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and current auto insurance per contract requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certification upon hire or within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and report adverse reactions.
• Provide injections and medication support.
• Dispense and coordinate medication orders with pharmacies.
• Accurate documentation and meet billable requirements.
• On-call shift coverage as part of duties.
• Provide field-based services as program needs.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Attend program meetings and Medication Monitoring Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

LVN license CA

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse CA

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

Regular Full time over 30 hrs Professional H01 Kings County Act, Hanford, CA, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 4849

Salary Range: $36.00 To $36.00 Hourly

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values 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, 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 need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings. Attend Quarterly Medication Monitoring Committee.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in California required.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
• If substance use disorder program a negative tuberculosis test (TB) is conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment and valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification upon hire or within 90-days of employment.

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.

• Lifting/carrying heavy items
• Driving – in the course of job duties
• Using hands/fingers
• Pushing/pulling/dragging items
• Standing for long periods
• Sitting for long periods

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