LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Mental Health Systems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to deliver essential client care, including administering medications and providing crisis intervention. The ideal candidate should have strong cultural competency and the ability to handle various responsibilities within the facility.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse with active certification in California required.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and current auto insurance.
• Experience in mental health or substance use services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer injections, monitor vital signs, and provide crisis intervention.
• Manage medication orders and coordinate with pharmacies.
• Ensure timely documentation and compliance.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medication support

Cultural competency

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse in California

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

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.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by attending in-service trainings and staff development programs and seeking out supervision regularly.
• Maintaining active LVN certification.
• Cover LVN duties at other clinics in the agency as directed by the PM or S / VP.
• 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.

Cultural competency understanding 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.

Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking

Stooping / Bending ☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility

Moving between offices / clients ☒ Driving ☐ Climbing

Lifting / carrying heavy items ☒ Pushing / pulling / dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods

Working outside / underground ☒ Using hands / fingers ☒ Sitting for long periods

I can perform the above functions :

Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify :