Region: San Diego, CA
Hours: This is a full-time, hourly position. M-F
Salary: $37 - $38 per hour
Education: Licensed Vocational Nurse in California required.
Benefits: TURN BHS provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer...
• Generous annual vacation packages and annual sick time
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid holidays for your birthday and employment anniversary
• Student loan forgiveness programs available for graduates
• Medical, dental and vision benefits available for employees and their families
• Company-paid Life insurance, AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance
• Pretax Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
• Employee discount programs through LifeMart
• Voluntary benefits-Pet insurance, IDShield, LegalShield
• Company sponsored Wellness Program
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
JOB SUMMARY
Record vital signs, report adverse medication/treatment reactions, administer injections as prescribed. Assess symptomology and provide crisis intervention and medication education.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, case consult, crisis intervention, and targeted case management services to assist clients with basic needs and symptom management.
• Vitals, health and wellness screenings/assessments, wellness coaching and education.
• Accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• Dispense and account for prescribed medication, assist psychiatrist in administering and evaluating prescribed medication and arrange lab work according to protocol. Ensure doctor’s orders are carried out and coordinate medication orders and refills with pharmacies.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings. Attend Quarterly Medication Monitoring Committee.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide education regarding medications and side effects.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Licensed Vocational Nurse in California required.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Outlook/Teams preferred.
• Knowledge of Psychiatric Medications preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
☒ Seeing
☒ Hearing
☒ Speaking
☒ Stooping/Bending
☒ Moving around facility
☒ Moving between offices/clients
☒ Driving
☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items
☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items
☒ Using hands/fingers
☒ Standing for long periods
☒ Sitting for long periods
TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.