Lvn Jobs in Indio, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Current California licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician, or Registered Nurse.
• Completion of a nursing program approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses.
• Obtain CPR/AED certification upon hire and renew it every two years.
• Willingness to pursue LPS designation if and when eligible to facilitate 5150 involuntary holds when needed.
• Knowledge of people who are substance abusing and/or dually diagnosed, and willingness to promote harm-reduction practices.
• Basic English writing and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic health records.
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational ability.
• Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented approach to member services.
• High tolerance, patience, and understanding when working with individuals presenting multiple needs, issues, and challenging behavioral characteristics in a busy, unstructured work environment.
• Ability to nurture and maintain positive community relations on behalf of the organization.
• Flexible schedule, including some evenings or weekends, and availability for on-call cell phone services when necessary.
• Current California Class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, and eligibility for MHALA liability insurance; these are conditions of employment.
• TB clearance and annual retesting; these are conditions of employment.
• Provide employment verification directly from three past employers from within the most recent seven-year period.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience providing psychosocial rehabilitation-related services to a disabled population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe, administer, monitor, and manage medications, including understanding their indications, contraindications, and adverse side effects.
• Assess members’ physical and mental health status and develop appropriate plans of care and interventions.
• Assist with collecting health information and monitor and manage health conditions using measurements such as weight/BMI, blood pressure, glucose levels, and lipid profiles.
• Coach, counsel, mentor, advocate for, instruct, train, and provide feedback and positive reinforcement to members in areas including housing, employment, education, community integration, and case management.
• Maintain records and documentation required for program compliance and accountability, following MHALA and funding-source standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physical healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary personnel to address members’ complex needs.
• Educate members about health promotion, medications, and disease management, building their skills to manage health concerns independently.
• Maintain basic knowledge of benefits and programs available to underserved populations.
• Educate Personal Service Coordinators and aids about medication assessments.
• Identify and address barriers in line with each member’s needs and goals.
• Conduct outreach to members at their residences, hospitals, jails, or in the community to support engagement in recovery.
• Participate in staff and community meetings and in day-to-day program operations as needed.
• Dispense medications and administer injections in the agency medication room as needed.
• Complete billing and daily documentation in the CareLogic electronic health record, including documentation within 24 hours.
• Transport members to appointments and errands when appropriate.
• Complete paperwork and documentation in accordance with MHALA, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health contracted-provider standards, and funding-source requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits package
• Employee assistance program
• Generous paid time off
• 35-hour workweek