LVN Nursing Coordinator - Alameda County at Bay Area Community Services

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Triage, Medication Administration, Medical Case Management, Psychiatric Nursing, Patient Education, Care Coordination, Clinical Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Care, Bilingual Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

BACS is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPT) for full-time positions at our community behavioral health programs and crisis treatment programs working with homeless individuals. The Nursing Coordinator is part of a mental and health care team providing medical case management coordination and care to participants. Location: OAKLAND Full time 40 hrs. (must be okay with weekend availability) 1- NOC Shift - 12:00am to 8:30am - Thursday - Monday Responsibilities: Triage participants at intake/assessment and throughout respite stay. Administer psychotropic medication injections, order medications, and coordinate with the treatment team. Support participants and treatment team with access to refills acting as a liaison between pharmacies and insurance. Provide support, education, and medical information to staff, participants, caregivers, and family. Aid participants in understanding their medical needs and help them plan for coordination of care with PCPs. Document all participants’ treatment and interactions accurately and completely. Establish a harmonious and collaborative working relationship with the participant and treatment team. Embrace diversity in all aspects and work positively using a teamwork approach. Develop procedures for monitoring participants on antipsychotic medications. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: LVN or LPT certification from accredited nursing school and current CA license. Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to make independent decisions and exercise good judgment. Background and experience in mental health. Bilingual English and Spanish desirable. Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required. Compensation: LVN is $40/hour +3% per hour differential for specified language fluency. In Alameda County - Chinese, Cantonese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Farsi, Cambodian and Tagalog 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage options for employees, plus a vision reimbursement program. Children’s healthcare coverage is available for as little as $25/month. Average employer-paid benefit value: approximately $913/month per enrolled individual. BACS contributions apply to company-sponsored plans only. 31 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure 403b plan. Significant internal growth opportunities. BACS overview Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non-profit, community-based agency celebrating 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS’ mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff. We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client-centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals. How to apply: Please submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. Thank you. BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Responsibilities

The Nursing Coordinator provides medical case management, triage, and medication administration for participants in behavioral health and crisis programs. They act as a liaison between pharmacies, insurance, and treatment teams to ensure coordinated care.