LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse ($36 - $38)

Mental Health Systems • Full-time • Santee, CA, US • $36 - $38 / hour • 1m ago

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 Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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.
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.
Valid CA Driver’s License and current auto insurance per contract requirements 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.

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 ☒ Stooping/Bending ☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility ☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving ☐ Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods ☐ Working outside/underground ☒ Using hands/fingers ☒ Sitting for long periods I can perform the above functions: ☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify: 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.