Nurse - LVN

Nurse - LVN (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program: Downtown IMPACT (Downtown SD)
Region: Downtown San Diego
Services: Mobile Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Career Type: Nurses

Hours
: 40 hours per week with work schedule option and rotating weekend shifts

• Monday
  - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm OR
• Monday
  - Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm (9 hours) and Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours), off every other Friday

Pay Rate
: $38.46 to $38.85 per hour

Licensure
:
Current California LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) license and must be kept current throughout employment

Certification
: BLS certification required and must be kept current throughout employment. Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified at time of onboarding or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

• 19 days of PTO per year; 12 paid holidays per year
• Free CEUs and training
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

• Consult with Program psychiatrist for medication orders and guidance/recommendations for the treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions.
• Recognize accepted usage and side effects of ordered psychotropic and obtain treatment for side effects if present.
• Monitor client’s physical and psychiatric condition and response to treatment and/or medication. Report client’s responses to the Program psychiatrist.
• Maintain inventory, storage and handling of medication including Patient Assistance Program (PAP) medications and/or sample medications according to Medi-Cal and all overseeing agency’s guidelines. Maintain controlled medications securely and separately from non-controlled drugs.
• Complete and sign all required medical/nursing documents.
• Provide health education and medication instructions to clients, family members, staff and other support personnel.
• Provide services in the community or client’s home, including administration of medication
• Identify acute or potential health problems and refer clients to the appropriate facility and/or level of care for treatment.

• Minimum of one year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
• Ability to physically and mentally able to assist in emergency situations is required
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing, personal vehicle, proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance