Nurse
Santa Ana, California
LVN
Posted Aug 19
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- LVN
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About this role
Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Nurse is responsible for coordinating and arranging all medical services for a Phoenix House program.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Arranges and assists in the provision of on-site medical services conducted by the consulting physician. Arranges off-site medical services as needed. Prepares and maintains all medical records.
Responsible for overseeing and the implementing self-administration of medication. Provides client/patient care in accordance with program and individual treatment plans, which includes: Oversees daily routines, including hygiene, dressing, meetings, and any other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Nurse or Nurse Manager. Monitors and reports the behaviors of clients/patients.
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Ensures the safety of program participants. Creates opportunities for and teaches general life skills in the areas of health, fitness, and nutrition. Maintains overall confidentiality records.
Responsible for ordering and maintaining medical supplies and all facility first aid equipment and supplies. Responsible for maintaining medical office and for ensuring all medicines are safely and securely stored. Arranges for additional medical services or health seminars both on and off-site, as needed.
Administer tuberculosis test to clients as indicated by Phoenix House procedures. Maintain all required reporting functions and assure 100% completion of all paperwork. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal confidentiality laws and regulations.
Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements and completes all training on time. Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings. Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others.
Other duties as assigned.
Education/experience/credentials
LVN, lpt
Must maintain a valid credential (if required for your position) during your employment. Must obtain TB test clearance and update on a yearly basis.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For– Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking. Proficiency in MS Office systems. Ability to utilize an electronic healthcare record.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment.
Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients. Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor. Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities.
Understanding of patient development and family systems. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to be flexible, problem solver, self-directed, customer service-oriented, and collaborative.
Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Mental Demands
Ability to actively engage with clients in a substance abuse and mental health treatment environment. Stress tolerance; working in rural and/or urban environments, participating in client treatment outcomes. Memory and learning; ability to maintain in a constantly changing environment. Emotional intelligence; includes crisis intervention. Work environment: travel may be required (varies by location), in-office work.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift and move object as much as 25 pounds with or without assistance, can require extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, or being on your feet especially in the clinical and residential settings. May need to participate in outdoor or recreational activities with clients. Occasional repetitive tasks. Ability to conduct First Aid and CPR in the event of an emergency. Required to undergo regular health screenings such as but not limited to TB test, Covid testing, vaccinations, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Sourced from Phoenix House Orange County’s careers page.
Requirements
- LVN
- LPT
Place
- City
- Santa Ana, California
- Median rent
- $2,082/mo
- Local household income
- $93,999/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Santa Ana is the county seat of Orange County, known for its lively downtown arts district, diverse culinary scene, and warm Southern California climate. Nurses relocating here enjoy proximity to major healthcare systems and easy access to nearby beaches.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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If you are weighing Phoenix House Orange County, you would be looking at work in Santa Ana, California. A public post from Phoenix House calls it a mission-driven organization and says there are employment opportunities in Santa Ana. What we…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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