Licensed Vocational Nurse

Caminar•Redwood City, CA

17d

About The Position

Under supervision and direction of the Facility Administrator, the Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for assisting Willow MHRC clients with their psychiatric care needs. Services are intended to provide stabilization and increased independence for clients with serious mental illness leading to positive clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.
California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a professional demeanor and to always represent the organization in a positive manner.
Must demonstrate acceptable level of maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability.
Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Customer Service—manages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Oral and written communication—speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings.
Completes written progress notes and other formal communications skillfully and professionally.
Quality management—looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Planning/organizing—prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability—is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security—actively 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.
Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
This position may require limited, occasional, or frequent driving. If required, a valid California driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law. In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
Must be able to pass post offer , pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of demonstrated work experience or training in a mental health setting is preferred;
Knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred.
Experience with Human Service Information Systems strongly preferred.
Experience with web-based time and attendance and staff training and development system strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with all policies and procedures of Caminar and the medication management protocol to ensure optimal pharmaceutical and client care services.
Attend and actively participate in team and interdisciplinary agency meetings, communicating observations of client medication compliance and response to medications.
Attend trainings as assigned.
Active communication with Willow MHRC treatment team) 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.
Communicate in a timely manner changes of client medication orders to the pharmacy and treatment team.
Maintain accurate clinical record including uploading important clinical documents to the electronic medical record.
Maintain client and records confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
Meet documentation and billing standards set by County standards, MediCal, and Caminar.
Communicate with pharmacies about client medication needs, medication clarification, billing questions, etc.
Perform all job functions in cooperation with the Director of Nursing, other staff on the team, and other service providers involved in the treatment effort, including sharing information regarding all important interventions.
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.
Provide individual clients with medication education, as necessary.
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; always comply with agency vehicle policy.
Promote within the agency and with the public the philosophy and practice of social rehabilitation.
Develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with all individuals served.
Participate in promoting a safe, healthy, and clean working environment always consistent with applicable laws, industry standards and the agency’s own Health & Safety Program.
Actively nurture and advance the cooperative, harmonious and teamwork-oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace; 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