Licensed Vocational Nurse - MAT at Social Science Services Inc. dba Cedar House Life Change Center

Bloomington, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

37.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Substance Abuse Treatment, EHR Review, Medication Review, PPD/TB Testing, Nursing Supervision, Withdrawal Management, MAT Requests, Scheduling, Life-Saving Measures, Confidentiality, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving, Team Player, CPR/First Aid/AED

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Description Licensed Vocational Nurse – Full Time, Non-exempt, at Cedar House Life Change Center Cedar House Life Change Center (CHLCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation 125-bed CARF Accredited treatment facility awarded as a Top Workplace in the Inland Empire for 2021 and 2022. Our organization encourages employees to grow in their positions and promotes them from within the company. We seek a Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) to join our team to continue providing high-quality Substance Abuse Treatment. Why You will Love Us: The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use and co-occurring disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. We are a high-energy, enthusiastic, respectful team who values the ideas and opinions of others. The salary range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00 / Hour. We offer the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1: $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary Employee Assistance Plan Vacation 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity. Sick Leave 48 hours for the first year, and are provided at the beginning of each new year thereafter Holidays 12 paid per year As a member of the Treatment Team, you will be working alongside the medical practitioners and reporting to the Medical Supervisor. What You Will Do: DUTY STATEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES Job Functions Reviews and signs off on Health Questionnaires in our EHR. Review all incoming medications and ensure clients have required clearances. Ensures that PPD/TB testing for all clients is done in a timely manner and records are maintained. Assists the physician or physician’s assistant when they are conducting physical exams. Will do rounds and provide nursing supervision in Withdrawal Management and document in the client record. Shall instruct the staff in nursing/medical conditions necessary to control a medical/psychiatric emergency. Ensure all withdrawal management clients are checked in the CURES database and upload the documents into our EHR. Respond to all MAT requests, concerns, and questions. Schedule all MAT clients recurring and new requests. (Riverside will be every two weeks and San Bernardino will be once a month) Contact outpatient client for scheduling MAT services. Perform any duties assigned by the physician or PA. Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements. Maintain timely and reliable attendance. Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees. And such other duties and/or responsibilities as are assigned. Requirements What You Will Bring: QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Will have at least two years of experience working with chemically dependent adults. Have PPD/TB Injection Experience. Education: Maintain LVN or RN license Completed twelve years of education or have a GED. Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates. Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Understand the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and its recovery. Have a good understanding of nursing functions and operations related to additions. Have leadership capabilities. Understand state, county, and CARF requirements related to the medical department. Ability to work with diverse groups of people. Outstanding interpersonal skills maintaining productive working relationships with staff. Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills. Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization. Demonstrates value and respect for all employees. High energy and enthusiasm. Performs effectively as a team player. Values the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collects their input as part of the decision-making process. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. They will also need to move around inside the office occasionally to access filing cabinets, office machinery, medical supplies, etc. The employee must be capable of operating a computer and other productivity machinery. There may be occasions where the employee needs to climb up or down a ladder or equipment and position themselves to maintain files in file cabinets and necessary medical supplies. It is essential for the employee to communicate information and ideas clearly so that others can understand. They must also be able to provide accurate information in these situations. The employee should be able to observe details at close range and occasionally move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds (individually) for various reasons. Additionally, the employee may need to work around or be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will review health questionnaires, manage incoming medications, ensure timely PPD/TB testing, and provide nursing supervision during withdrawal management rounds. This role also involves responding to and scheduling all Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) requests and coordinating with medical practitioners.