Licensed Vocational Nurse

PATHWAY SOCIETY INC • San Jose, CA

9d • $38 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

The licensed vocational nurse is responsible for providing direct client assessment, medication oversight, and medical case management services to beneficiaries in a residential substance use treatment setting under the auspices of the medical director. He/she works collaboratively with the treatment team to provide education and support to beneficiaries regarding their medications and to coordinate referrals to outside medical services.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year experience as a licensed vocational nurse with experience treating clients with chemical dependency, mental health and/or co-occurring disorders
• Maintains current BLS certification and active California LVN status
• Must be able to work independently under the auspices of the medical director
• Must discharge duties within the licensure and scope of a licensed vocational nurse
• Ability to effectively and efficiently perform all job duties utilizing clear written and verbal communication in a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibits excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload in a fast paced, intensive, client centered environment
• Ability to work effectively with people differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, language capabilities and disabilities
• Utilize tact and diplomacy; exercise good judgment and respond calmly in emergency situations
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification, annual TB test and complete annual required trainings
• Must pass comprehensive background check, reference check, and possess a valid driver license, current auto liability insurance and a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Complete beneficiary health screening questionnaire and medication reconciliation forms during the beneficiaries’ intake process. Medical data should be collected and recorded in a comprehensive, accurate and systematic manner
• Complete pill counts, audit medication log, oversee client self-administration of medications, coordinate medication refills, and resolve beneficiary issues with prescriptions
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Provide medical case management services to include primary care, obstetric, mental health, and MAT appointments
• Receive medical documentation from clients, upload to electronic health record system, and notify medical director for review
• Complete withdrawal management scales for clients in detoxification program, document changes and report to medical director as necessary
• Work with medical director to triage beneficiaries’ medical needs and daily medical status
• Oversee TB testing for clients and staff
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor and/or medical director

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree