Licensed Vocational Nurse (On-Call) - 815 Residential Services

HealthRIGHT360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

HealthRIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive service, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and Individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, Medication support services, and crisis intervention.

This is a union-eligible position. This is an On-Call position: shift hours and days vary as needed.

This is a union eligible position.

Job summary

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services.

Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery. Our Dual Diagnosis Detox facility at 815 Buena Vista Ave W (815) is a co-ed program with approximately 45 beds that provides clients with social model detoxification treatment for substance use disorder (SUD).

Clients are supported by a team of medical, SUD and behavioral health professionals who provide counseling and education for substance abuse disorder, life skills, as well as individual and group therapy. The On-Call Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an integral part of this interdisciplinary team that supports our clients in navigating evidence-based treatment plans and the healthcare system. Our goal is that our clients transition into the community with the skills and resources to sustain their recovery goals and optimal well-being independently.

The On-Call LVN works with the Health and Wellness team in collaboration with the Addiction Medicine team in the provision of treatment with Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) for clients with Opiate Use Disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUD). Provides support of treatment adherence via client education that assists them in developing strategies for taking their medication regularly and effectively. Coordinates care for the client with the residential behavioral health team, the addiction medicine team, primary care, and other internal and external healthcare resources for the client.

Utilizes the Nursing Process, Harm Reduction, and Trauma Informed Care modalities in all actions taken to advocate for and support the client in their planning and goals.

Key responsibilities

Leadership

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Health and Wellness staff.
• Provides clinical leadership for client health education, client medication support, and within the quality improvement infrastructure of the healthcare and residential program.
• Participates in matters related to performance and quality improvement, planning, protocols, and goal setting.
• Comfortable in changing systems, champions change, and lean process change.

Organizational

Responsibilities

• Proper and consistent documentation of required information accurately on Clinic records and reports. Keeps up to date with operational and procedural requirements.
• In conjunction with Director of Addiction Medicine, assures organizational readiness for accreditation surveys and ongoing monitoring and reporting of conformance to quality within the clinics.
• Supports the interpretation of standards and processes to meet best practice standards established in the health services program.
• Coordinates and consults with the appropriate department heads within the agency to facilitate integration between programs.
• Provides direct care coordination support for clients to access all aspects of HR360 healthcare services.
• Serves on appropriate committees and work groups and other related committees of agency.

And perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Certification, and Experience

• Active CA Vocational Nursing License.
• BLS Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Experience and interest in working with safety-net populations and in treating substance use disorders.
• Experience working successfully with issues of mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency.

HealthRIGHT 360 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the compensation range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. In addition to salary, HealthRIGHT 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements The compensation range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on the primary work location.

Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements. HealthRIGHT 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities through fair and equitable recruitment, hiring, compensation, development, and advancement practices. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Must complete a background check and Live Scan.