BACS is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPT) for full-time positions at our community behavioral health programs and crisis treatment programs working with homeless individuals. The Nursing Coordinator is part of a mental and health care team providing medical case management coordination and care to participants.
Location: OAKLAND
Full time 40 hrs. (must be okay with weekend availability)
Triage participants at intake/assessment and throughout respite stay.
Administer psychotropic medication injections, order medications, and coordinate with the treatment team.
Support participants and treatment team with access to refills acting as a liaison between pharmacies and insurance.
Provide support, education, and medical information to staff, participants, caregivers, and family.
Aid participants in understanding their medical needs and help them plan for coordination of care with PCPs.
Document all participants' treatment and interactions accurately and completely.
Establish a harmonious and collaborative working relationship with the participant and treatment team.
Embrace diversity in all aspects and work positively using a teamwork approach.
Develop procedures for monitoring participants on antipsychotic medications.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
LVN or LPT certification from accredited nursing school and current CA license.
Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to make independent decisions and exercise good judgment.
Background and experience in mental health.
Bilingual English and Spanish desirable.
Valid California driver's license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.
Compensation:
LVN is $40/hour
+3% per hour differential for specified language fluency. In Alameda County - Chinese, Cantonese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Farsi, Cambodian and Tagalog
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage options for employees, plus a vision reimbursement program. Children's healthcare coverage is available for as little as $25/month. Average employer-paid benefit value: approximately $913/month per enrolled individual. BACS contributions apply to company-sponsored plans only.
31 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure
403b plan.
Significant internal growth opportunities.
How to apply:
Please submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. Thank you.
