What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse (RN or LVN) -Santa Cruz Residential Recovery (SCRR) position at Encompass Community Services?
About Us:
Encompass Community Services is the largest provider of health and human services in Santa Cruz County. We have been delivering culturally appropriate and evidence-based safety net services to our community for nearly 50 years. As a health equity organization, Encompass is committed to providing everyone in the community with access to the high-quality health and human services they need and deserve to enjoy the benefit of a long and healthy life. We operate nearly 40 programs providing a wide range of services related to family and social well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing and more.
Encompass Community Services is the largest provider of health and human services in Santa Cruz County. We have been delivering culturally appropriate and evidence-based safety net services to our community for nearly 50 years. As a health equity organization, Encompass is committed to providing everyone in the community with access to the high-quality health and human services they need and deserve to enjoy the benefit of a long and healthy life. We operate nearly 40 programs providing a wide range of services related to family and social well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing and more.
Santa Cruz Residential Recovery (SCRR): Located just outside of Downtown Santa Cruz, CA, in a historic Victorian home, SCRR offers a 23-bed co-ed substance use residential treatment program, serving clients for 30-90 days, based on individual needs. Staffed by a highly skilled and trained team, certified clinicians help clients focusing on issues surrounding recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. Program activities include evidence-based trauma informed and cognitive behavior therapies, focused individual and group counseling, pro-social life skill building, mindfulness, and SUD treatment.
Job Summary:
We currently have a benefited full-time (40 hours/week) opening for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) at our Santa Cruz Residential Recovery (SCRR) site. Pay is dependent on licensure and experience ranging from $30-$40 per hour (LVN) and $40-$50 per hour (RN). The hours are Monday through Friday between business hours. There is an option for four 10-hour shifts, if preferred. This position does not require currently being on-call after-hours, weekends or holidays.
Under supervision of the Director of Nursing and working in close collaboration with the onsite Nurse Practitioner (NP), the SCRR nurse provides skilled nursing services within scope of practice to clients struggling with substance use disorders. The nurse performs ongoing assessments and monitoring of client’s health from time of admission until time of discharge, works closely with the onsite NP in assessing, starting, stabilizing and monitoring clients in need of Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol dependence, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team within the organization and with providers/staff from different healthcare settings within the community.
Primary Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with a team delivering integrated behavioral health treatment services, supports with care coordination through primary care establishment, access to dental services, referral coordination, medication reconciliation, and linkage to other resources.
- Recognizes care priorities and potential crises and responds appropriately.
- Assists clients in improving and maintaining stability by providing advocacy support and education.
- Adheres to required infection control and aseptic techniques in the delivery of care.
- Communicates closely with community healthcare providers to deliver integrated care and improve continuity.
- Observes, records and reports signs, symptoms and behaviors, including the physiological and psychological status of the client to their treatment team.
- Provides overdose prevention education to staff and clients.
- Exhibits non-judgmental, empathetic and supportive approach when communicating.
- Meets MediCal billing requirements through appropriate documentation on EHR.
- Consistently uses clear, concise, and effective written and oral communication; complies with departmental policies when sharing/documenting relevant care data; promotes strict confidentiality and right to privacy.
- Completes initial and ongoing assessments for all clients by using screening tools, vital signs, and lab results.
- Collaborates with onsite NP and community providers to obtain and review medication orders in a timely manner for all clients.
- Assesses clients interested in MAT and completes onsite starts through coordination of prescriptions with prescribing provider/pharmacy and providing education.
- Provides ongoing interfacing with pharmacy and prescribing providers for refills.
- Assist NP with completion of history and physical examinations for all clients within 72 hours of admission.
- Collaborates and supports oversight of SUD residential medical and medication procedures.
- Collaborates with staff supporting MAT clients in outpatient settings and supports with a smooth transition at time of discharge.
- Facilitates weekly psycho-education groups to clients. Assists with MAT support groups.
- Administers POC testing: COVID-19, HCV, HIV and Syphilis
- Administers TB skin testing and long-acting injectable medications (LAIs).
- Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an LVN or RN program.
- Unencumbered and unrestricted license to practice as an LVN or RN within the state of California.
- Current BLS for healthcare provider’s certification.
- At least 1 year nursing experience.
- Must have a health examination including a screening for tuberculosis within 90 days prior to employment or within 7 days after employment and at least annually thereafter.
- Proficient computer skills. Ability to successfully navigate platforms such as Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.
- Demonstrate strong skills around attention to detail, prioritization and triage.
- Demonstrate ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision at the top of nursing license.
- Self-motivated and proactive in identifying and addressing challenges and in engaging with clients.
- Demonstrate skills in effective written and verbal communication.
- Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
- Must be able to pass a criminal record clearance.
Wages & Benefits:
We prioritize the well-being of our team as much as the community we serve. Our comprehensive health benefits reflect this commitment. We offer full-time employees medical and dental insurance plan that ensures peace of mind for themselves and their families. We go beyond traditional care by also offering our employees acupuncture and chiropractic, embracing a holistic approach to health that aligns with our values of care and compassion.
Our team’s future matters just as much as the present. That’s why we offer a 403(b) retirement plan, providing a foundation for a secure retirement. We also recognize the need for work-life balance, so Encompass offers a competitive package of 17 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 14 additional paid holidays. These benefits are thoughtfully pro-rated for part-time positions, affirming our commitment to fairness and flexibility.
Salary : $30 - $50
