Medication Nurse - Bilingual; English​/Spanish

Medication Nurse – Bilingual (English / Spanish) at CRI-Help, Inc.

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CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County. We have been serving the community since 1971 and are known for our commitment to ethical and meaningful client care. Our mission is to improve the welfare of the community by providing first‑class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from addiction.

As a nonprofit organization, CRI-Help is a qualifying employer that allows full‑time employees to pursue Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Our benefits package is robust, featuring 100% employer‑paid, $0 deductible Platinum medical insurance (with 40% additional coverage for dependents), a 401(k) with 4% match, and 12 paid holidays per year (payable even if you work the holiday).

• Oversee the self‑administration and compliance of residential clients’ medication and complete supporting documentation.

• Safeguard and observe the self‑administration of approved client medications in accordance with regulations for residential substance use disorder settings.
• Act as a liaison with the Social Services Manager or Director of Nursing for medication approvals.
• Record all incoming medication in the medication inventory log and ensure approval.
• Monitor clients’ ongoing medical issues and report changes to the Social Services Manager.
• Report medication responses to the appropriate physician through the Social Services Department.
• Alert the Social Services Manager about all client illnesses, accidents, injuries, and other medical issues.
• Complete the Daily Medication Review Audit.
• Update and ensure the accuracy of clients’ medication records—including logs, inventory pages, and medication administration records.
• Document medication handling notes and care coordination notes in the EHR within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong organizational, follow‑up, and time‑management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to work well within a team structure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professionalism.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish).

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Preferred:
  Experience working in a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) facility.
• Preferred:
  Two or more years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in substance abuse treatment.

• Either a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the California State Board.
• Must maintain an unexpired classroom CPR / First Aid Training certification.

• Frequently remain in a stationary position, standing or sitting for 4–6 hours.
• Frequently crouch below the waist or above the shoulders.
• Occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Work in an enclosed space for periods of up to 6–8 hours.
• Occasionally work at various locations across Los Angeles County.

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

• Director of Nursing

• Full‑time, In‑person, Non‑exempt

• $30–$40 per hour

• 100% Paid Blue Shield Platinum Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• 80% Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (10 paid sick days annually, 12 paid holidays annually, paid vacation)
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan