LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (Family Recovery Center) (Essential position)

Company: Mental Health Systems, Inc
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIESReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.* Observe, monitor and manage medication protocols as part of the treatment team, providing appropriate input as needed.* Complete all charting and documentation in the electronic health records as contractually required and in timely manner as dictated by program requirements.* Coordinate medication orders and refills with pharmacies.* Provide client education on medications and their side effects.* Coordinate care with the clients' outside health care providers including PCPs, Psychiatrists, and RNs.* Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.* Take and record vital signs.* Report adverse reactions to medication to treating health care professionals.* Initiate appropriate and timely interventions on an ongoing basis and provides crisis intervention as needed.* Comply with all MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards.QUALIFICATIONS* Vocational Nursing diploma from an accredited program* Current valid California license as a vocational nurse* Experience working with substance use disorders and dually diagnosed populations preferred* Fluency in English, required; fluency in Spanish, preferred* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software* Ability to work both independently and to effectively collaborate with a team* Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision* Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations* Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with a team* Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and solve problems in a timely manner* Highly organized, thorough and able to self-monitor work for quality* Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, timely respond to management, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment* Ability to interact positively with culturally diverse populations and maintain the professional distinction between therapeutic and social relationships* Must be able to communicate clearly, both in writing and orally, with employees, management and co-workersPAY RANGE: $27 / HOURLYEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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