Licensed Vocational Nurse (On-Call) - MLK BHC Residential

Job Summary

HealthRIGHT360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment. This is an On Call position: shift hours and days vary as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Care & Clinical Support
• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care plan.
• Monitor client care and treatment.
• Absess and report on client behavioral changes.
• Take and record accurate vital signs.
• Observe universal precautions, including correct handling of bloodborne pathogens, storage of lab specimens, and disposal of infectious waste.
• Maintain a safe environment for clients.
• Interact with clients to support their participation in the program.
• Aid in the orientation, admission, transfer, and discharge of clients.
• Medication Management
• Provide timely updates and status reports to the physician for clients receiving withdrawal management, MAT, and/or with co-occurring mental disorders.
• Facilitate filling of client prescriptions, and work with the pharmacy to ensure medications are delivered in a timely manner.
• Pick up medications at the pharmacy as needed.
• Audit the medication room and destroy medications as needed, per policy.
• Maintain the medication book in compliance with all funder requirements and update it monthly.
• Provide staff training on medication protocols and withdrawal management protocols, including vital signs, observations, and documentation.
• Administration and Other Duties
• Document client treatment progress, incident reports, and medical follow-ups.
• Identify, report, and assist with the management of emergencies, and submit incident reports to the Program Director in a timely manner.
• Adhere to professional standards.
• Provide clerical support as assigned.
• Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and supervision.
• Maintain compliance with licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education, Certification, or Licensure
• Must have a valid license with California Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Valid BLS Certification.
• Valid California Driver’s License and access to registered and insured transportation.
• Experience
• Experience working with dual diagnosis populations.
• Nursing experience in community mental health, behavioral health, or recovery treatment centers preferred.