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:
OAKLANDFull time 40 hrs. (must be okay with weekend availability)1- NOC Shift - 12:00am to 8:30am - Thursday - Monday
Responsibilities:- 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.
