MLK BHC Residential - Licensed Vocational Nurse

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.

Health RIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive service, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and include individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, medication support services, and crisis intervention.

Benefits and perks:

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

This is a union-eligible position.

The required work schedule for this position is: Tuesday - Saturday 3pm-11:30 pm

The Martin Luther King Jr. Behavioral Health Center (MLK BHC) is a program of HealthRIGHT 360 and is contracted with the Department of Public Health's Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) program. MLK BHC offers residential Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) services for a maximum of 99 adult individuals, comprising 33 beds each for judicially involved men, men, and women. MLK BHC collaborates closely with other Behavioral Health Center programs to ensure a comprehensive range of services for low-income and Medi-Cal-eligible individuals. Situated on the Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital campus in the Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles, the program serves residents of all Los Angeles County.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) assesses and monitors clients admitted for Residential and Withdrawal Management Programs. LVN provides care in accordance with treatment objectives under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse Manager. The LVN displays professional boundaries and standards, maintains cultural sensitivity at all times, treats all clients with respect, care, and concern, and works with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible treatment outcome for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care plan.
• Oversee the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of clients admitted for Residential and Withdrawal Management programs.
• Provide timely updates and status reports to the Physician for clients receiving withdrawal management, MAT, and/or with co-occurring mental disorders.
• Facilitate referrals to outside medical providers/facilities for medical clearance, TB tests or treatment when indicated.
• Facilitate filling of client prescriptions, and work with pharmacy to ensure medications are delivered in a timely manner.
• Monitor client care and treatment.
• Take and record accurate vital signs.
• Assist with blood draws.
• Assess and report on client behavioral changes.
• Interact with clients to support their participation in the program.
• Assist with orientation, admission, transfer, and discharge of clients.
• Collaborate with other team members to coordinate patient care and address any needs or concerns.
• Complete random and scheduled client UA tests and documents test results.
• Transport clients as needed.

Safety and Compliance

• Perform periodic facility checks to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility.
• Observe universal precautions, including correct handling of blood borne pathogens, storage of lab specimens, and disposal of infectious wastes.
• Audit medication room and destroy medications as needed per policy.
• Coordinate the collection of Sharps container and medical waste and maintain log.

Documentation

• Document client treatment progress, incident reports, and medical follow ups.
• Complete all required paperwork, charting, records maintenance in a timely manner when providing direct services.
• Submit program and contractual reporting and documentation requirement in a timely manner.
• Maintain medication book for compliance with all funder requirements and update monthly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation, adhering to regulatory and HealthRIGHT 360's standards.

Administration and Other Duties

• Assist with creation of agency policies and procedures regarding medication and medical issues.
• Identify, report, and assist with the management of emergencies, and submit Incident Reports.

Qualifications

Education, Certification, or Licensure

• Completion of an accredited LVN program.
• Current LVN licensure in California.
• Valid BLS Certification and First Aid Certification.
• Valid California driver's license and access to registered and insured transportation.

Experience

• Experience and commitment to working with diverse communities.
• Experience working with dual diagnosis populations.
• Nursing experience in a residential substance abuse treatment or withdrawal management setting, community mental health, behavioral health, or recovery treatment center preferred.

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.