Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse
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Position Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse Lead
Program/Dept: PsychiatricServices
Reports to: Chief Clinical Officer
Classification: Regular Full time non-exempt
Salary: $43 & Benefits
About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports youth and adults across multiple counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Caminar builds strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based whole-person care. Founded in 1964 Caminars vision is to be a beacon of safety compassion and fulfillment supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Our mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidence-based whole-person care.
Caminar values diversity. People of all races ethnicities countries of origin faiths abilities sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more please visit .
Position Summary: Under supervision and direction of the agency Medical Director the Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse (Lead LVN) is responsible for assistingclients leader is a key member of the outpatient psychiatric teams that support clients in the following Caminar mental health programs: 1) case management programs for clients living with serious mental illness (SMI) based out a clinic in Redwood City CA; and 2) outpatient programs for clients living with mild to moderate mental health issues based out of a clinic in San Jose CA. This role includes supervision of clinic LVN staff coordination of care workflows and partnership with case managers psychiatrists and therapists to provide comprehensive evidence-based care for clients. Careisprovidedprimarilyinthe medication clinics in Redwood City and San Jose and/orin the community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Act as the point of contact for day-to-day nursing team operations providing guidance coaching and scheduling support.
- Oversee medication management processes including proper medication storage medication ordering inventory control and compliance with all safety protocols.
- Provide leadership in onboarding new nurse team members and training new LVN staff.
- Serve as a liaison between the administrative and nursing teams to address clinical workflow compliance safety and client care concerns.
- Comply with all policies and procedures of Caminar and the medication clinics to ensure optimal pharmaceutical and client care services.
- Attend and actively participate in team and interdisciplinary agency meetings communicating observations of client medication compliance and response to medications.
- Attend trainings as assigned as well as medication update in-service trainings
- Actively communicate and effectively partner with interdisciplinary teams (e.g. administrative assistants therapists psychiatrists case managers) in support of client needs.
- Triage communication from clients to appropriate parties (e.g. treating Psychiatrist) utilizing clinical knowledge within scope of practice to resolve client concern.
- Communicate in a timely manner changes of client medication orders to the pharmacy and treatment team.
- Maintain accurate clinical records including uploading important clinical documents to the medical record (electronic medical record).
- Maintain client and records confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Meet documentation and billing standards set by county standards Medi-Cal and Caminar.
- Provide oversight of each LVNs service documentation and billing practices; helping them to submit services correctly and correcting performance when needed.
- Communicate with retail pharmacies about client medication needs medication clarification billing questions etc.
- Communicate with insurance plans if client prescription requires Treatment Authorization based on prescription.
- Assist Psychiatrists with submitting necessary treatment authorization records to insurance and follow up with progress by contacting insurance company.
- Perform all job functions in cooperation with the supervisor other staff on the team and other service providers involved in the treatment effort including sharing information regarding all important interventions.
- Administer medications as ordered by psychiatrists including long-lasting injections and assist clients in scheduling medication related appointments.
- Complete focused assessments in monitoring response to psychiatric (and other) medications.
- Support and assist maintenance of client personal health including attainment of and follow through with medical psychiatric and dental care.
- Provide individual clients with medication education as necessary.
- Facilitate and monitor client compliance with labs/blood work ordered by psychiatrists and community physicians.
- Participate in treatment planning and implementation of services to provide support for client medication compliance.
- Drive own or agency vehicle to main office meetings and other venues as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
- Provide nursing assessments and care in the community including medication adherence assistance and liaison with community care providers as outlined in department policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act as needed (frequency to be determined by Supervisor).
- Develop and maintain a respectful caring tolerant ethical and empowering relationship with all individuals served.
- Participate in promoting a safe healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws industry standards and the agencys own Health & Safety Program.
- Actively nurture and advance the cooperative harmonious and teamwork oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace
- Perform other related duties responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
Must be passionate about Caminars mission
Active California LVN license in good standing
Must reside in the San Francisco Bay area in a location commutable to both Redwood City and San Jose CA.
- Minimum of 5 years demonstrated work experience in a behavioral health or outpatient setting
- Direct experience treating clients with SMI preferred; Knowledge of social rehabilitation is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience directing supervising LVNs and nursing functions in an outpatient or community health setting
- Strong understanding of psychiatric medications and mental health diagnoses
- Proficiency with electronic health records
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a cross-functional team.
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required. Experience with Human Service Information Systems is strongly preferred. Experience with web-based time and attendance and staff training and development system strongly preferred.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality a professional demeanor and always represent the organization in a positive manner.
- Must demonstrate acceptable level of maturity good judgment and emotional stability.
- Problem solvingidentifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Customer Servicemanages difficult customer situations responds promptly to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
- Oral and written communication speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Completes written progress notes and other formal communications skillfully and professionally.
- Quality management looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Planning/organizing prioritizes and plans work activities uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
- Adaptability adapts to changes in the work environment manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes delays or unexpected events.
- Dependability is consistently at work and on time follows instructions responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and security actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
- Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently on special projects.
Position Requirements:
- Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs. and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing writing etc. Must be able to walk stand and sit for extended periods.
- Sensory: Frequently required to read documents written reports and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise as in answering the phone interacting with residents and staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
- Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
- Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances dust and loud noises.
- Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer phone and fax machine.
Essential Requirements:
- Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by Title XXII other licensing regulations and Caminar practices.
- This position may require limited occasional or frequent driving. If required a valid California drivers license a reliable personal vehicle and current personal auto insurance is required by law. In addition an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
- Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
- If applicable a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
- May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
Health coverage choices to fit you and your familys needs. A zero-cost option foremployeeonly and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.
Receive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.
Well reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues.
Provided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.
We offer twelve paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.
We offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions.
The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferralsatone year of service.
Commuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!
For whatever issue you might face our Life Assistance Program offers free confidential assistance at no cost to you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
