LVN Nurse Supervisor

Acadia • El Cajon, CA

2d • $79,040 - $83,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/LVN Nursing Supervisor directs patient care, facilitates workflows, serves as a resource for staff, and provides team leadership in an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP). The role maintains professional nursing practice standards in accordance with clinic policies and procedures. The supervisor oversees medication-room and medical-record compliance with clinic policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations; supervises staff and daily clinical operations; and supports quality assurance, safety, program development, and continuous improvement. Depending on clinic needs, the role may also involve medication administration, specimen collection and processing, and transporting medication or working on a mobile unit.

The position is based at El Cajon Comprehensive Treatment Center in El Cajon, California. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with rotating Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The advertised annual salary range is $79,040 to $83,200.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (LPN/LVN).
• At least 2 years of related nursing practice.
• Current LPN/LVN license in California.
• Current CPR certification where required by state regulation.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience, unless otherwise required by state or licensing requirements.
• Experience in behavioral health or addiction recovery, in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Nursing experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including safe handling, administration, and documentation of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Experience dispensing medication, monitoring patient dosing, and observing for adverse reactions or medication interactions.
• Understanding of nursing best practices for substance-use treatment, including trauma-informed care and harm reduction.
• Accurate, timely documentation of medication administration records (MARs), patient vitals, and incident reports in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements such as DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, counselors, case managers, and support staff, to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the clinic Medication Room complies with facility or clinic policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Supervise daily clinical operations, assign staff, create schedules, and update provider and support-staff schedules when changes occur.
• Supervise and evaluate nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other clinic staff as directed.
• Ensure patient medical records comply with facility or clinic policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations; review records for compliance.
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance with operational standards, participate in program development and operating-policy implementation, and promote continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices as requested.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training new staff.
• When required, administer medications according to provider orders, document administration accurately, and ensure accurate controlled-substance counts on required documents.
• When required, collect and process blood and other specimens and read test results as ordered by program physicians.
• When required by the clinic service model, transport medication to other locations and/or work on a CTC Mobile Unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting employee lifestyle and well-being.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Paid training.
• Early morning hours and an early afternoon end time, described as supporting work/life balance.
• Lower-stress medication dispensary environment with no heavy patient lifting or bedside care.
• Stable morning/day shifts and schedule.

What This Job Offers

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