Overnight Licensed Vocational Nurse - Oxnard Women's Center

Overnight Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

This is a union-eligible position.

The required shift for this position is: Overnight - Tues to Sat. 9:45pm-6:45am

The Overnight Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) plays a vital role in delivering direct, in-person care and monitoring to clients enrolled in Residential and Withdrawal Management Programs. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager, the LVN provides care aligned with individualized treatment objectives. The LVN consistently upholds professional boundaries, adheres to nursing standards, and demonstrates cultural sensitivity. By treating all clients with respect, compassion, and empathy, and by collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team, LVN supports the delivery of high-quality care and promotes positive treatment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Client Care & Clinical Support

• Remain alert and awake throughout the overnight shift.
• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care plan.
• Monitor client care and treatment.
• Assess and report on client behavioral changes.
• Take and record accurate vital signs.
• Observe universal precautions, including correct handling of bloodborne pathogens, storage of lab specimens, and disposal of infectious waste.
• Maintain a safe environment for clients.
• Interact with clients to support their participation in the program.
• Assist with orientation, admission, transfer, and discharge of clients.

Medication Management

• Provide timely updates and status reports to the physician for clients receiving withdrawal management, MAT, and/or with co-occurring mental disorders.
• Facilitate filling of client prescriptions, and work with the pharmacy to ensure medications are delivered in a timely manner.
• Pick up medications at the pharmacy as needed.
• Audit the medication room and destroy medications as needed, per policy.
• Maintain the medication book in compliance with all funder requirements and update it monthly.
• Provide staff training on medication protocols and withdrawal management protocols, including vital signs, observations, and documentation.

Administration and Other Duties

• Document client treatment progress, incident reports, and medical follow-ups.
• Identify, report, and assist with the management of emergencies, and submit incident reports to the Program Director in a timely manner.
• Adhere to professional standards.
• Provide clerical support as assigned.
• Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and supervision.
• Maintain compliance with licensing requirements.

And perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Credentials

• Must have a valid license with California Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Valid BLS Certification.
• Valid California Driver's License and access to registered and insured transportation preferred.

Experience

• Experience working with dual diagnosis populations.
• Nursing experience in community mental health, behavioral health, or recovery treatment centers preferred.

Physical Requirements

In an 8-hr workday, employee is required to perform work:

Sitting - 4 - Hrs

Standing - 2 - Hrs

Walking - 2 - Hrs

Driving - Rarely

In an average month, employee must travel out of town:

Often (>2x) - Sometimes (<2x) - Never

In an 8-hr workday, employee must:

Not at all - Occasionally(1/4-2 hrs.) - Frequently(2-5 hrs.) - Continuously(5-8 hrs.)

Bend/stoop

Climb

Reach above shoulder level

Kneel

Balance

Push/pull

Squat

Crawl

Crouch

Lift*

Carry**

* Usual number Maximum number - 525 - lbslbs

** Usual number Maximum number - 525 - lbslbs

Job requires:

Working at heights - Yes - No - Explain

Operating heavy machinery - Yes - No - Type

Operating desk machines - Yes - No - Type - Computer, fax, printer, phone, medical equipments

Precise manual dexterity - Yes - No - Explain - Documentation, data entry, administering injections and starting IVs, drawing blood and collecting lab specimens, wound care and dressing changes, measuring and dispensing medications, operating medical equipment

Exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity - Yes - No - Explain

Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals - Yes - No - Explain - Cleaning agents and disinfectants, medical gases (e.g. oxygen) when handling or monitoring client use; dust from linens; supply or facility maintenance; topical medications or antiseptics that emit strong odors or vapors

HealthRIGHT 360 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the compensation range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. In addition to salary, HealthRIGHT 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.

The compensation range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on the primary work location. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements.

HealthRIGHT 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities through fair and equitable recruitment, hiring, compensation, development, and advancement practices.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Must complete a background check and Live Scan.