Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

WELLSPACE HEALTH•Sacramento, CA

65d•$36 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with patients experiencing a behavioral health crisis with co-occurring disorders such as mental health, chronic medical conditions, and substance use disorders in a 24-hour crisis receiving environment offering patient support and monitoring. We welcome newly licensed graduates to apply.

Requirements

Current license as Licensed Vocational Nurse with the State of California required.
Two plus years of clinical experience with OR an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
New graduates with licenses are encouraged to apply.
Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
Knowledge of community resources, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and the county's General Assistance Program.
Knowledge of medications, usages, interactions, and effects of substance use.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress; react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Experience educating patients and providing instructions on proper care and treatment.
Maintain detailed records.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service experience, including active listening, problem-solving, and calmness in emotional or stressful situations.
Computer (PC) literate, including electronic health record, word processing, and e-mail, required.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate a high level of listening skills.
Adherence to infection control procedures, including but not limited to standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking and social distancing.
Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.
Ability to work holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts as needed to maintain required staffing levels.
Successful completion of all required organizational and Crisis program training.
Must be willing to successfully complete the credentialing process.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as on-site medical professional providing direct patient care according to the policies and protocols.
Perform LVN duties for patients.
Prepare rooms, and intake patients by performing assessments, take medical histories, record vital signs, take temperatures, discharge patients.
Engage with community members experiencing a mental health crisis, homelessness, disabilities, and substance use.
Encourage patients’ general well-being through health promotion.
Follow standardized policies and protocols for patient treatments and conditions.
Keep accurate records for reporting to various funding and inspecting agencies.
Maintain files for regulatory compliance and inspection.
Inventory medications and supplies; rotate inventory regularly to minimize expirations.
Review patient medical charts and prepare documentation.
Record all patient interactions in the EHR system according to established timelines and ensure accuracy for patient follow-up and billing.
Assist with daily operations, laundry, food distribution, cleaning, etc.
Perform other required nursing duties for patients under the influence of drugs and alcohol or in a mental health crisis.

Benefits

Regionally competitive salary
Above average health benefits at reduced costs
Company paid life insurance
Company paid long-term disability insurance
Additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement
Paid bereavement leave
Paid jury duty leave
11 paid holidays per year
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Flexible Spending Program
Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
Professional development hours offered annually