Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Occupational Health - Full Time /Day Shift

Licensed Vocational Nurse
SM Regional 1410 Marshall St - Redwood City, CA 94063
Salary Range $41.00 - $42.00 Hourly Job Shift Day Education Level High School
Position Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Program/Dept: Caminar - Psychiatric Services Reports to: Lead RN Classification: Fulltime, Regular, Non-Exempt
About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supported over 48,000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year. Caminar's mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. The organization was founded in 1964, and our vision is to be a BEACON of SAFETY, COMPASSION, and FULFILLMENT, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Caminar values diversity. Under supervision and direction of the regional Clinic Manager (Registered Nurse), the Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for assisting clients in the Medication Clinic with their psychiatric care needs. Care is provided primarily in the Caminar Medication Clinics and/or in the community. Comply with all policies and procedures of Caminar and the medication clinic to ensure optimal pharmaceutical and client care services.
Active communication with interdisciplinary teams (e.g. administrative assistants, therapists) in support of client needs.
Triage communication from clients to appropriate parties (e.g. treating Psychiatrist), utilizing clinical knowledge within scope of practice to resolve client concern.
Maintain accurate clinical records including uploading important clinical documents to the medical record (electronic medical record).
Meet documentation and billing standards set by county standards, MediCal, and Caminar.
Communicate with retail pharmacies about client medication needs, medication clarification, billing questions, etc.
Assist Psychiatrists with submitting necessary treatment authorization records to insurance and follow up with progress by contacting insurance company.
Identify clients who may require support with medication management and initiate referrals to the Medication Assistance Program (MAP) by presenting cases during the morning wellness meeting.
Collaborate with the nursing team, referring staff, and interdisciplinary treatment team to review MAP referrals and determine appropriate next steps.
Conduct or support medication assessments, in home and/or clinic settings, to evaluate client needs for MAP services.
Administer medications as ordered by psychiatrists, including long-lasting injections, and assist clients scheduling medication related appointments.
Complete focused assessments in monitoring response to psychiatric (and other) medications.
Support and assist maintenance of client personal health, including attainment of and follow through with medical, psychiatric, and dental care.
Facilitate and monitor client compliance with labs/blood work ordered by psychiatrists and community physicians.
Participate in treatment planning and implementation of services to provide support for client medication compliance.
Drive own or agency vehicle to main office, meetings, and other venues, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
Provide nursing assessments and care in the community, including medication adherence assistance and liaison with community care providers as per department policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act, as needed (frequency to be determined by Supervisor).
Promote within the agency and with the general public the philosophy and practice of social rehabilitation.
Participate in promoting a safe, healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws, industry standards and the agency's own Health & Safety Program.
Through daily efforts and presentation promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organization's mission, philosophy, policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
Minimum one year of demonstrated work experience with SMI/DD is preferred; Knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred.
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required. Experience with Human Service Information Systems strongly preferred. Experience with web-based time and attendance and staff training and development system strongly preferred.
Communicate all changes to medication-related interventions to Supervisor, Case Manager and, when applicable, the client's legal guardian or conservator.
Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of assessments, interventions, and client progress in Credible software.
Adhere to organizational policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements related to medication management and client care.
Customer Servicemanages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Quality managementlooks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Planning/organizingprioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Dependabilityis consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and securityactively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently on special projects
Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with residents and staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.