LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse
Escondido, California
Posted Sep 3
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Behavioral Health
- License
- LVN licenseLicensed Vocational Nurse in California is required.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Licensed Vocational Nurse in California is required. Check your license
- License
- Valid CA Driver’s License and current auto insurance per contract requirement required.
- Also asks
- These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
- Also asks
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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- Stooping/Bending Working in cramped spaces Moving around facility
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- Moving between offices/clients Driving Climbing
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- Lifting/carrying heavy items Pushing/pulling/dragging items Standing for long periods
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- Working outside/underground Using hands/fingers Sitting for long periods
Preferred
- Experience
- Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
- Also asks
- Cultural competency understanding is required. Bilingual preferred.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
The role and schedule
- On call
- On-call rotation
The workplace
Mental Health Systems is a behavioral health organization based in Escondido, CA. The available job description references an organization called TURN, which appears to be affiliated with or a division of Mental Health Systems, with a mission of 'Improving Lives.'…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Mental Health Systems’ careers page.
Read full text
At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values of People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.
Job summary
Record vital signs, report adverse medication/treatment reactions, and administer injections as prescribed. Assess symptomology and provide crisis intervention and medication education.
Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, case consult, crisis intervention, and targeted case management services to assist clients with basic needs and symptom management. Vitals, health and wellness screenings/assessments, wellness coaching and education.
Accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services. Dispense and account for prescribed medication, assist psychiatrist in administering and evaluating prescribed medication and arrange lab work according to protocol. Ensure doctor’s orders are carried out and coordinate medication orders and refills with pharmacies.
Shift coverage including part of the on-call team. Provide field-based services as required by program and client needs. Maintain confidentiality of client care.
Participate in scheduled program meetings. Attend Quarterly Medication Monitoring Committee. Other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Licensed Vocational Nurse in California is required. Valid CA Driver’s License and current auto insurance per contract requirement required. Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred. Cultural competency understanding is required. Bilingual preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.
Physical requirements
These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.
Seeing Hearing Speaking
Stooping/Bending Working in cramped spaces Moving around facility
Moving between offices/clients Driving Climbing
Lifting/carrying heavy items Pushing/pulling/dragging items Standing for long periods
Working outside/underground Using hands/fingers Sitting for long periods
I can perform the above functions
Without accommodation With accommodation. If so, please specify:
Other duties
This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employee signature constitutes an understanding of the job requirements, essential functions, and duties.
TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.
What's around it?
Escondido, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,046/mo
- Household income
- $91,967/yr, all local households, not nurse pay