LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary Record vital signs, report adverse medication/treatment reactions, administer injections as prescribed. Assess symptomology and provide crisis intervention and medication education. Responsibilities 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. 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 Seeing Hearing Speaking Stooping/Bending Working in cramped spaces Moving around facility Moving between offices/clients Driving – light errands Lifting/carrying heavy items Using hands/fingers Standing for long periods Sitting for long periods #J-18808-Ljbffr Mental Health Systems