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Licensed Vocational Nurse Kern Action
MiraCosta College Bakersfield, CA
$51k-62k (estimate)
Full Time 1 Month Ago
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MiraCosta College is Hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse Kern Action Near Bakersfield, CA

MHS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve people’s lives and instill hope by providing cost-effective community-based mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, and housing services. We continually seek new and improved ways of serving our clients and communities. MHS is an essential business. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) dispenses medication, takes and records vital signs, reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel. Assesses symptomology and provides crisis intervention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

  • The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model and the Full-Service Partnership (FSP) model associated with the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). Each of these models provides services available 24 hours per day,365 days per year, doing "Whatever It Takes".
  • Active member of treatment team, providing medical care and support to clients.
  • Monitor clients in the Patient Assistance Program; properly chart and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
  • Coordinate medication orders and refills with pharmacies.
  • Respond to client calls regarding medication issues. Provide client education regarding medications and their side effects.
  • Dispense and administer prescribed medications.
  • Collaborate with Psychiatrist and Registered Nurse regarding client well-being and medication compliance.
  • Respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
  • Take and record vital signs. 
  • Ability to create written documentation that is legible, clear and concise
  • Demonstrate knowledge of cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision to persons with psychiatric or dual diagnosis disorders; demonstrated ability to engage culturally diverse populations 
  • Demonstrate ability to provide counseling and clinical services. Ability to communicate verbally and interpret, explain and advise about medical information to clients, staff, family members and community providers 
  • Comply with all MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards..

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completion of a licensed Vocational Nursing Program from an accredited college or university
  • Current licensure as a Vocational Nurse in California
  • Minimum of three years of experience treating psychiatric and dually diagnosed population
  • Bilingual English/Spanish if the position serves Spanish speaking population highly desirable
  • Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate as part of a team
  • Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and EHR software
  • Valid California driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Seeing

 Hearing

 Speaking

 Stooping/Bending

 Working in cramped spaces

 Moving around office

 Moving between offices/clients

 Driving

 Climbing

 Lifting/carrying heavy items

 Pushing/pulling/dragging items

 Standing for long periods

 Working outside/underground

 Using hands/fingers

Sitting for long periods of time

I can perform the above job duties:

 Without accommodation With accommodation. If so, please specify: 

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

MHS is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$51k-62k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/11/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

06/01/2023

WEBSITE

miracosta.edu

HEADQUARTERS

OCEANSIDE, CA

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

FOUNDED

1934

CEO

KATHERINE PERRY

REVENUE

<$5M

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About MiraCosta College

With an average class size of about 30 to 45, MiraCosta students rave about their professors and the personal attention they receive. Both students and staff enjoy a friendly atmosphere, and the feeling that we are all here to help one another. MiraCosta's district is coastal North San Diego County; approximately 35 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles south of Los Angeles. Major highway access is Interstate 5 and Highway 78; closest major airport, San Diego Lindbergh. Our diverse student body includes people from a variety of ages, ethnicity, and cultural backgrounds.

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