Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

• Actively engage clients in services through the development of strong rapport, consistent contact and use of motivational interviewing. Provide outreach services as needed, meeting clients “where they are at” (service location, client’s point of view). 
• Complete a medical assessment and intake for clients as needed. 
• Manage onesite and field medication administration practices that include medication pre-packing in weekly cassette, administering daily medication, and providing intramuscular injections. Actively communicate medication adherence issues to the treatment team.
• Provide psychoeducation to clients regarding medication (i.e. purpose of medication, medication orders) and health issues to increase medication adherence and consistent access to care. 
• Ensure clients have access to medications as ordered. Coordinate with pharmacy to obtain medication refills, confirm prescriber orders and problem-solve any issues. 
• Ensure clinical service delivery is consistent with legal and ethical standards, consistent with the scope of a LVN. 
• Maintain LA County LPS designation. Complete clinical risk assessment and facilitate psychiatric hospitalization and/or safety planning, as appropriate. 
• Apply racial equity lens to all elements of clinical care.

• Support the treatment team in triaging client medical issues and escalating access to medical care as appropriate. 
• Actively contributes to planning and execution of clinical interventions in collaboration with the treatment team. Leverage unique skills and abilities of team members in service delivery. 
• Coordinate client clinical care with community health partners such as primary/specialty providers and LA County funders as needed. 
• Schedule psychiatric appointments per program guidelines. Coordinate psychiatric services with agency psychiatry staff and treatment team.

• Ensure the medication room and medication storage is clean, organized and consistent with program guidelines. Maintain an accurate inventory of medications and ensure that medications are properly disposed of. 
• Maintain and submit billing records per program guidelines. 
• Complete medication administration data entry per program guidelines.

• Regular attendance required. Overtime, holiday or weekend work may be required. 
• Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.  Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 
• Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (i.e. BBS, CCAPP)

• Clinical Expertise: Provides clinical care with a focus on high-quality service delivery. 
• Empathetic and able to develop strong relationships with clients 
• Collaborative: Able to work in diverse teams to solve complex issues 
• Adaptive to changing circumstances and client needs in a dynamic environment 
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, remains calm under pressure. 
• Organized: Strong organization systems and attention to detail 
• Communication skills: Clearly conveys information, builds rapport, and effectively engages with clients.

• Active Vocational Nurse license in the state of California 
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations. 
• Valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance and own vehicle required. Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed. 
• Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole). 
• Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check 
• Basic computer skills 
• LPS Designation 
  • Staff will obtain within 6 months. 

• Mental health or forensic population experience 
• Spanish speaking

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