Licensed Vocational Nurse

1 month ago

Escondido, United States Mental Health Systems, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description


MHS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve people’s lives and instill hope by providing cost-effective community-based mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, and housing services. We continually seek new and improved ways of serving our clients and communities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Wellness Coach provides case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the treatment plan. The incumbent will complete and oversee assignments to improve the diet, nutrition, and wellness of the clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

  • Provides service coordination for an assigned group of clients; Assumes responsibility for developing, writing, implementing and evaluating overall treatment goals in conjunction with the treatment team.
  • Provides individual supportive counseling and symptom management; Educates and support clients and family members.
  • Conducts comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history and physical health needs as part of the treatment team.
  • In collaboration with the treatment team, participates in the organization and management of medication coaching and delivery to clients, as well as integrating medication administration into treatment plans.
  • Assists RN and MD in medication oversight and accounts for all prescribed medication; Responds appropriately to medical emergencies. Ensured physician orders are carried out and coordinates medical care.
  • Develops curriculum and prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines and other materials used in promoting health, and provides individual and group wellness coaching and education.
  • Coordinates with primary physicians and health care personnel to determine physical capabilities and nutritional needs. Conducts health and wellness screenings/assessments for assigned clients.
  • Assists in administering Patient Assistance Program, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all aspects.
  • Provides on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime, and weekend hours as needed.
  • Completes all charting and documentation as contractually required as dictated by program requirements.
  • Ensures that all medical policy and procedures are followed and meets regularly with Program Leadership to monitor this. Assists Psychiatrist in administering and evaluating medications prescribed by Psychiatrist, evaluating medication effectiveness, side effects, and complications. Arranges for lab work according to protocol.
  • Participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings and Daily Organizational Staff Meetings.
  • Comply with all MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards..

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completion of a licensed Vocational Nursing Program from an accredited college or university
  • Current licensure as a Vocational Nurse in California
  • Minimum of three years of experience treating psychiatric and dually diagnosed population
  • Bilingual English/Spanish if the position serves Spanish speaking population highly desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to provide counseling and clinical services. Ability to communicate verbally and interpret, explain and advise about medical information to clients, staff, family members and community providers
  • Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate as part of a team
  • Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations
  • Ability to create written documentation that is legible, clear and concise
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision to persons with psychiatric or dual diagnosis disorders; demonstrated ability to engage culturally diverse populations
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

☒ Seeing

☒ Hearing

☒ Speaking

☒ Stooping/Bending

☐ Working in cramped spaces

☒ Moving around office

☒ Moving between offices/clients

☒ Driving

☒ Climbing

☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items

☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items

☒ Standing for long periods

☐ Working outside/underground

☒ Using hands/fingers

☒ Sitting for long periods of time


I can perform the above job duties:

☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify:

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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