Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Description

Job Description

BrightQuest Treatment is hiring a full time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in San Diego, CA!  .

This is a Full Time position.

We are an organization dedicated to developing highly specialized treatment programs serving individuals and families suffering from addiction, mental health and co-occurring disorders. Our vision at BrightQuest and Sero Mental Health is to create best in class treatment programs founded on a common set of principles including clinical excellence, a spirit of innovation, superior customer experiences, and empowered leadership teams.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Complete Health Assessment, Pain Assessment, and Physical for assessing clients
• Observes residents to monitor activities and behavior, and documents notable behaviors, medical and medication behaviors, and rules violations. Provide one-to-one supervision for any client at risk.
• Coordinates dissemination of medication to clients each day.
• Provides support and training for Residential & Milieu Support Staff with regards to medication setup and administration support.
• Participate in meetings, track pertinent health data, and collaborate and provide input on treatment plans (i.e., in response to labs).
• Conducts regular audits of Medication Administration Records (MARs) to ensure compliance with policies and procedures by non-nursing staff.
• During intake assessment, complete the medication review with client and/or families.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), or Registered Nurse (RN).
• CPR / First Aid certified.
• Certification to administer injections and TB tests a plus.
• Must be familiar with general pharmacy abbreviations and demonstrate awareness and competency with managing lookalike, soundalike medications.
• Specific, required, current, and active licensure, registration, or certification must be maintained in good standing.
• Proficient computer skills and ability use various software programs.
• Have a valid driver’s license in good standing and auto insurance.
• Successfully complete drug screen and comprehensive background check.

Benefits Designed for You and Yours

Sero Mental Health and its subsidiary companies are proud to offer full-time employees and their dependents enrollment in multi-level medical, dental, and vision health benefits with substantial employer premium contributions. Additionally, the company offers employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D, Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and Employee Assistance Plans. Employees can choose from a variety of voluntary benefits including Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability Coverage, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans, Critical Illness Coverage, and Legal Assistance. Furthermore, the company offers generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.

Both full and part-time employees have the opportunity to enroll in the company’s 401(K) Retirement Plans with company match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed per paycheck. Employees contributing to their 401K plan are 100% vested immediately upon becoming eligible for the company match.

All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire.

BrightQuest Treatment Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)

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