LVN Health Technician III - Butte County
LVN Health Technician III - Butte County
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Job Description
LOCATION: Butte County
Who are we
Horizon Services Inc is a nonprofit organization established in 1974 with the goal of reducing alcohol and other drug related problems of individuals families and communities. By practicing our values: Integrity Compassion Respect and Professionalism we are able to provide mental health detox recovery and sobering programs to support women men youth and LGBTQ clients to live a responsible and constructive life. HSI is a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each others growth.
How can you make a difference in peoples lives
In this role youll make a difference in the lives of people with substance use challenges and often with cooccurring conditions or in crisis. Youll use and grow your skills in compassionate care crisis intervention and deescalation in a supportive and inclusive work environment. Youll have the opportunity to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.
The Health Technician Ill is responsible for screening clients for potential medical problems withdrawal severity referring for definitive medical care when appropriate. Provide medical care within scope of practice. Monitor and document withdrawal symptoms.
Responsibilities:
Service Delivery:
- Perform health screening for all potential clients
- Monitor vitals medical triage and assess clients needs for sobering.
- Maintain records of clients medication in logbook and EHR system.
- Perform appropriate assessment which may include rapid risk intoxication assessment and vitals for every client entering the sobering center.
- Document observations every 30 mins
- Case note every 6 hours (in EHR if applicable) which includes medications observation case management crisis interventions and discharge.
- Create a welcoming environment for participants.
- Perform conflict resolution and deescalation of hostile client
- Respond to crisiss emergencies and other client needs in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team at the Sobering Center.
- Participate in daily shift change and report health related concerns and alerts.
- Collaborate with Nurse Coordinator to reduce excessive Emergency room visits for medication clearances
- Supporting in keeping a clean and safe environment.
- Daily monitoring and maintenance of client EHR (if applicable) for errors corrections and updating.
- Ensure all risk assessments are scanned and uploaded into the client chart daily.
- Ensure all medication clearances and Emergency Room discharge paperwork is scanned and uploaded daily into the client chart.
- Current Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Substance Use Disorders Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- 2years of relevant experience preferred
- CPR/First Aid certified.
- Must have a CA drivers license and good driving record in good standing depending on program
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all fulltimeand part time employeesover 20 hours per week.
- Generous contributionmedical dental Life and LTD for the employee and 50 for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
- PTO and Holiday pay.
- Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
- Training and CEU opportunities.
And of course the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful caring and passionate people at work every day!
Salary: $25.00$29.00/hr. based on experience and qualifications.
Horizon Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
https://www.horizonservices
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
