LVN PT

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC • Escondido, CA

4d • $39 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

AT TURN OUR MISSION IS IMPROVING LIVES. OUR ORGANIZATION EMBRACES THE TENETS OF CLIENT-CENTERED CARE, AND OUR CORE VALUES INTEGRITY, DIVERSITY, MENTORSHIP, AND INCLUSION ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF EVERYTHING WE DO. WE HIRE EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS SEEKING MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES IN A PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENVIRONMENT.

JOB SUMMARY
RECORD VITAL SIGNS, REPORT ADVERSE MEDICATION/TREATMENT REACTIONS, ADMINISTER INJECTIONS AS PRESCRIBED. ASSESS SYMPTOMOLOGY AND PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION AND MEDICATION EDUCATION.

Requirements

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in California required.
• Cultural competency understanding required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, case consult, crisis intervention, and targeted case management services to assist clients with basic needs and symptom management.
• Vitals, health and wellness screenings/assessments, wellness coaching and education.
• Accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• Dispense and account for prescribed medication, assist psychiatrist in administering and evaluating prescribed medication and arrange lab work according to protocol. Ensure doctor’s orders are carried out and coordinate medication orders and refills with pharmacies.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings. Attend Quarterly Medication Monitoring Committee.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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