LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

TURN is a purpose-driven organization focused on improving lives through client-centered care. The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides medication support and related health services, assesses symptoms, and supports clients with crisis intervention, education, and basic needs. The role includes field-based services as required by program and client needs, shift coverage as part of the on-call team, and participation in program meetings and medication-monitoring activities. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
• Valid California driver’s license and current auto insurance meeting contract requirements.
• Understanding of cultural competency.
• For substance use disorder programs, a negative tuberculosis test conducted under licensed medical supervision within 45 working days of hire or within 5 working days of employment.
• For substance use disorder programs, valid CPR and first aid certification upon hire or within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services.
• Bilingual abilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software.

Responsibilities

• Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, case consultation, crisis intervention, and targeted case management to assist clients with basic needs and symptom management.
• Record vital signs and conduct health and wellness screenings and assessments; provide wellness coaching and education.
• Document services accurately and on time as contractually required, and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• Dispense and account for prescribed medication; assist the psychiatrist with administering and evaluating medication; and arrange laboratory work according to protocol.
• Ensure doctor’s orders are carried out and coordinate medication orders and refills with pharmacies.
• Provide shift coverage, including serving as part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of client care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings and attend the Quarterly Medication Monitoring Committee.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed