LVN MAT (Integrated Behavioral Health)

Overview Location 1035 Placer Street,Redding, CA, 96001, United States Base Pay $25.00 - $36.4 / Hour Job Summary The MAT LVN role is to provide direct and indirect support to the clinician in the delivery of patient care. The MAT LVN prepares the exam room, chart, and patient to be seen by the practitioner and performs/implements orders for diagnostic tests. Accurately administers medications, including immunizations, by all routes except IV. S/he routinely arranges outside referral appointments and provides patient education under the direction of the clinician when appropriate. The MAT LVN acts as the lead nurse on the clinical team when co-assigned with a Medical Assistant. Base Salary: $25.00 - $36.40 / hour Job Duties and Responsibilities Utilizes elements of the nursing process in data collection and documentation for assessment purposes. Contributes and assists in the implementation of the plan of care and in providing information to the clinician or RN for evaluation purposes. Initiates venipuncture with clinician’s order for the purpose of IV fluid administration (IV Certified LVN only). Performs urinary bladder catheterization with clinician’s order. Counts and signs for controlled substances according to clinic policy. Assists in the performance of face to face or telephone triage using written triage protocols; consults with the supervising practitioner and informs the clinician of the advice/ instructions given or actions taken. Coordinates documentation of all clinical support tasks to meet grant requirements, which may include data entry. Coordinates activities and helps to maintain efficient patient flow, care, and processes during MAT clinics. Supports medical team in Suboxone inductions and follow-up. Coordinates care between MAT patients and outside treatment providers. (For example- O.B. and PCP). Composes and monitors weekly/monthly/quarterly MAT spreadsheets for treatment logs and diagnostic logs for grant reporting purposes. Facilitates morning huddles and takes notes during MAT clinic meetings. Provides education on MAT to SCHC staff. Reviews daily referrals: meet with patients to educate patient about MAT, obtain program consent and review client’s care plan, medical follow-up and psychosocial needs. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies. Prepares the exam room and workstation for clinician; cleans and stocks rooms in between patients. Prepares the patient and assists the clinician with exams and procedures when needed. Administers injections and diagnostic test/referrals as ordered, including immunizations, completing lab and x-ray requisitions and other services ordered by the clinician. Documents all immunizations according to standards. Performs diagnostic and laboratory tests including but not limited to audiometry, EKG, spirometry, urine dips, accu-check, urine HCG, hemocue hemoglobin, etc. according to SCHC competency standards and protocols. Performs age-appropriate screening as needed or as directed by clinician. Initiates appropriate emergency measures as needed. Assures all diagnostics and referrals have been completed. Assures all documents for scanning have patient identification. Performs end of shift tasks for room closure, or equipment and logs off EHR. Assures efficient patient flow by ongoing assessment of clinician schedule and working with other staff to minimize patient waiting time. Works cooperatively to ensure that the clinician sees patients as quickly as possible. Alerts Supervisor to needed supplies/equipment. Reports any safety hazards. Functions as Team leader when assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of standard nursing care and procedures. Knowledge of sterile technique and universal precautions. Basic Computer proficiency in Windows environment. Ability to read, write, understand and spell English and medical terminology correctly. Education & Experience Completion of an accredited LVN program. Current California LVN license upon hire and maintain current. Current CPR/BLS certification upon hire and maintain current. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic or doctor’s office. Typing 45 WPM or greater. Benefits Competitive Wages Medical Insurance Vision Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan with matching employer contribution Long-term Disability coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Vacation Paid Holidays CME with stipend, for those eligible Employee Assistance Program Jury Duty Pay Bereavement Pay Prescription Discount Program 529 College Savings Plan Educational Reimbursement Free Teledoc service for benefit eligible employees Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr