Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Crisis Receiving for Behavioral Health (CRBH)

Department: CRISIS Programs

Location: 7th & H

Reports to: Program Manager or Designee

Status: Full-Time, NOC Shift, Mon. - Fri. 11pm - 7:00am (must be available to work the shift)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $75,900 - $98,670

Organization Information

WellSpace Health believes that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. We see you and are here for you. To that end, we’ve committed ourselves to finding solutions for our community’s health and wellbeing to achieve regional health through high quality comprehensive care.

Our focus has always been to offer a full range of quality medical care, dental care, mental health and behavioral health services, and enabling services to underserved people. We do this by placing ourselves within the communities we serve and employing outstanding healthcare professionals who are devoted to our mission.

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and are accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health. We’re also certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home.

Position Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) coordinates and administers medical services to Crisis Receiving for Behavioral Health (CRBH) patients, including vitals, assessing, screening, educating, discharging, and treating patient conditions. We welcome newly licensed graduates to apply.

Required Qualifications

· Current license as Licensed Vocational Nurse with the State of California required.

· Two plus years of clinical experience with a dverse adult population OR an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

· New graduates with licenses are encouraged to apply.

• Fluency in additional languages preferred.

· Current First Aid and CPR Certification.

· Knowledge of community resources, including Medicare, Medi-Cal, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and the county's General Assistance Program.

· Knowledge of medications, usages, interactions, and effects of substance use drugs.

· Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress; react calmly and effectively in emergencies.

· Educate patients and provide instructions on proper care and treatment.

· Maintain detailed records.

· Exceptional interpersonal skills.

· Excellent customer service experience, including active listening, problem-solving, and calmness in emotional or stressful situations.

· Computer (PC) literate, including electronic health record, word processing, and e-mail, required.

· Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate a high level of listening skills.

· Adherence to infection control procedures, including but not limited to standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking and social distancing.

· Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.

· Ability to work holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts as needed to maintain required staffing levels.

· Successful completion of all required organizational and Crisis program training.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Essential Responsibilities

· Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with patients experiencing homelessness and co-occurring disorders such as mental health, chronic medical conditions, and substance use disorders at a high acuity care facility requiring 24/7 patient support and monitoring.

· Act as on-site medical professional and direct care of patients according to WellSpace Health policy and protocol.

· Work with various people from low-income populations, diverse education, lifestyles, ethnicities, and cultures.

· Engage with community members experiencing homelessness, disabilities, substance use, HIV( AIDS) infection, and/or mental health crisis.

· Perform LVN duties for up to 22 patients. Prepare rooms and room patients. Intake patients by performing an initial assessment, taking medical histories, recording vital signs, taking temperatures, and performing other required nursing duties for patients under the influence of drugs and alcohol or in a mental health crisis.

· Conduct rounds at a minimum of every 2 hours to check on patient status. Document rounds in EHR.

· Encourage patients’ general well-being through health promotion.

· Follow standardized policies and protocols for patient treatments and conditions.

· Administer injections and PRN according to a standing order.

· Keep accurate records for reporting to various funding and inspecting agencies.

· Maintain files for regulatory compliance and inspection.

· Inventory medications and supplies; rotate inventory regularly to minimize expirations.

· Review patient medical charts and prepare documentation.

· Record all patient interactions in the EHR system and ensure the accuracy of the information in the EHR system.

· Assist with daily operations, laundry, food distribution, cleaning, etc.

· Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.

· Paid bereavement and jury duty leave

· 11 paid holidays per year

· Paid time off

· Paid sick leave

· Flexible Spending Program

· Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers

· Professional development hours offered annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or reach. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

WellSpace Health is committed to the principals of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.