LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

Improving Lives

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

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. If substance use disorder program a negative tuberculosis test (TB) is conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment and valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification upon hire or within 90-days of employment.

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. Stooped/Bending Working in cramped spaces Moving around facility. Moving between offices/clients Driving – light errands Climbing. Lifting/carrying heavy items Driving – in the course of job duties Using hands/fingers. Pushing/pulling/dragging items Standing for long periods Sitting for long periods. Working outside/underground.

Other Duties

This job description isn't a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.