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SCADP) was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community volunteers seeking alternatives for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). SCADP is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization providing residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment.
PAY RATE: $31.11 - $32.75 Per Hour
SCADP offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, and working in collaboration of the Medical Director, Clinical Director and MAT AOD Specialist, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides professional nursing services for this residential substance use program. As a patient advocate, the LVN will also provide limited physical examinations, medication support, detox withdrawal management care, and MAT educational services
Clients are assessed using the full American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) assessment and receive the following services: Education and counseling groups, individual counseling sessions with Substance Abuse Specialist and/or a therapist, case management, transportation, and random drug screening.
Provides nursing services including: monitoring of withdrawal symptoms, monitoring of medications including MAT, monitoring vitals, direct communication with treatment medical providers on or off-site for referrals to other provides and community health resources, health instruction to patients, and instruction and in-servicing to counseling line staff including monitoring of self-administration of prescribed medication.
Designs and provides a comprehensive health services plan for each client that includes a broad range of medical services including assisting clients with physical and emotional needs, and referral to appropriate service providers when needed.
Documents patient's current medication list, including: name of prescriber, names of medication, dosages, frequency, duration and start date
Participates in weekly case review with Program Staff to ensure best quality care for clients, and continuous improvement of services.
Acts as liaison between Program Staff and Medical Providers, in order to coordinate best care of clients
Maintain electronic health records and hard copy documentation of all services provided
Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.
Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment
Assign case load of LVN Team, mentor, monitor services
Provide on-the-job training, facilitate ongoing professional training of LVN team
Provide nursing care to program clients
Design health services plan for program clients, coordinate care with primary and other healthcare providers
Weekly review of clients’ care with program staff, coordinate reviews with primary care providers
Liaison between Program and primary care providers
Maintain accurate health records of clients
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
Current and valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse
One year of work experience as an LVN
Work experience serving substance abuse clients
Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with mental health and substance use disorder
Experience working with the homeless population
Bilingual (English/Spanish – written and oral)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.