LVN Nursing Coordinator THRIVE /CORE

Bay Area Community Services • Sacramento, CA

18h • Remote

About The Position

BACS is seeking an LVN for our nursing coordinator position in Sacramento working with homeless individuals in the community. The Nursing Coordinator is part of a mental and health care team providing medical case management coordination and care to participants. This is a field-based position and must be able to work in the community. The THRIVE programs are new initiatives by Sacramento County Behavioral Health to provide services specifically for adults who are justice involved and meet criteria for specialty mental health services. Justice involved may include participating in mental health diversion, mental health court, parole/probation, etc. THRIVE Outpatient Program will serve the moderate level community members and be open a standard Monday-Friday. THRIVE FSP will serve the high intensity community members and operate seven days a week.

Requirements

• LVN certification from accredited nursing school and current CA license.
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to make independent decisions and exercise good judgment.
• Background and experience in mental health.
• Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English and Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Triage participants at intake/assessment and throughout respite stay.
• Administer psychotropic medication injections, order medications, and coordinate with the treatment team.
• Support participants and treatment team with access to refills acting as a liaison between pharmacies and insurance.
• Provide support, education, and medical information to staff, participants, caregivers, and family.
• Aid participants in understanding their medical needs and help them plan for coordination of care with PCPs.
• Document all participants’ treatment and interactions accurately and completely.
• Establish a harmonious and collaborative working relationship with the participant and treatment team.
• Embrace diversity in all aspects and work positively using a teamwork approach.
• Develop procedures for monitoring participants on antipsychotic medications.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and their children
• 31 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure.
• 403b plan.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees