LVN certification from an accredited nursing school and current CA license.
Flexibility and creativity with strong independent decision-making skills.
Experience in mental health settings.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Valid CA driver's license and personal vehicle with insurance.
Responsibilities
Triage participants during intake and throughout their stay.
Administer psychotropic medication injections and coordinate with the treatment team.
Act as a liaison for medication refills between participants, pharmacies, and insurance.
Educate staff, participants, and families on medical information and support.
Assist participants in understanding their medical needs and coordinating care with PCPs.
Document all treatment interactions accurately and completely.
Foster a collaborative relationship with participants and the treatment team.
Benefits
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance options.
Vision reimbursement program available.
Children's healthcare coverage for as low as $25/month.
31 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure.
403b retirement plan.
Opportunities for significant internal growth.
Full Job Description
BACS is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPT) for full-time positions at our community behavioral health program 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: San Mateo, training will take place in Oakland/Hayward
Full time 40 hrs,
9:00am to 5:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday
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 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 depending on the County
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.
