About the Job

NURSE - Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LVN, LPT).

Job Title(s): Withdrawal Management Nurse, Dispensing Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician.

Department: Admissions, Outpatient, Adolescent & Teen, Perinatal, MAT Services, Residential, Detox.

Location: 2403 Professional Drive, Santa Rosa, CA & 790 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA.

Status: Full time, Part time, On Call, AM and PM.

Reports to: Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Director.

Classification: Non-exempt.

Compensation: $37.00 - $45.00 per hour.

Additional $2.00 per hour differential for Bilingual English/Spanish speaking counselors with completion of bilingual skills assessment.

JOB SUMMARY:

Center Point DAAC is seeking enthusiastic and experienced Nurse to join our team. The Nurse will be responsible for the preparation/administration of medication and maintenance of records for patients during certain clinic hours as part of a team of treatment providers at Center Point DAAC. Ensures compliance with Title IX regulations. As a Nurse, you will provide medical services to chemically dependent individuals, promoting recovery and well-being. The Licensed Nurse (LPN/LVN) will provide those services, ensuring a supportive and therapeutic environment for clients undergoing treatment in our residential facility.

Primary Duties:

• Adherence to HIPAA, maintaining confidentiality of patients' medical and personal information.
• Respond to emergencies and initiate action, as required.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures, including vital sign collection.
• Observe, document, and record-keeping of the client's health status.
• Familiarity with common detox assessments (CIWA and COWS preferred).
• Assist clients accurately with self-administering medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Specimen collection and labeling according to policy.
• Assist with intake and orientation processes for new patients.
• Provide safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Monitor patient medication use, vital signs, and other physical signs and symptoms to support the client through the withdrawal phase of treatment.
• Liaison with on-call provider, managers, nurse director, and/or medical director as necessary.
• Triages and provides complex care coordination for all clients.
• Oversee duties performed by unlicensed assistive personnel.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care.
• Receive and present the change of shift report as assigned.
• Notify supervisor of any changes in behavior and/or condition.

Administrative Tasks:

• Enter data into electronic health systems while maintaining data integrity and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Assist with maintaining medical supplies and equipment.

Time and Accountability:

• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Follow through on activities and responsibilities.
• Respond promptly to phone calls and requests for information.
• Willingness to work varying shifts.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
• Availability to work occasional weekends or holidays (if required).

Other Duties:

• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform phlebotomy tasks within the scope of practice.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the organization.

SKILLS & POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Current LVN/LPT licensure in the State of California with a degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to medication-assisted detox protocols.
• CPR/ First Aid Certification.
• One year of experience in a substance abuse treatment setting (preferred).
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently (Spanish is a plus). Possesses good written and oral communication skills.
• Valid and current CA Driver License (Must meet all DMV and agency insurance clearances).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and EHR systems like Kipu, Methasoft, and Smart Care.
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Current Tuberculosis (TB) clearance within the last 1 year.
• Strong people skills and the ability to establish rapport with clients and staff alike.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to complete tasks in a high-quality, accurate, and timely manner.
• Ability to maintain productive work relationships with clients, employees, management, external agencies, and the public.
• Positively represents the program/organization in the community.
• Establishes and maintains good boundaries with clients and staff as outlined in DAAC's Code of Conduct.
• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Ability to maintain your own psychological well-being.
• Ability to recognize and manage personal bias.
• Possesses strong interpersonal, organizational, and training skills.
• Consistently demonstrates initiative, conscientiousness, reliability, and adherence to ethical codes.
• Strong knowledge and protocol of HIPAA and client privacy.
• Ability to manage PPE and infection control practices.
• Ability to use effective judgment in therapeutic and crisis situations.
• Ability to recognize and manage personal bias.
• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Ability to maintain your own psychological well-being.
• Felony convictions within the past five years, misdemeanor convictions within the past two years, and any current charges should be discussed with the hiring manager and organizational leadership.
• Maintains license and supporting CEUs as required.
• Maintains current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and client privacy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a person to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Occasionally moving oneself in various positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to twenty-five pounds in all directions.
• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
• Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Occasionally noisy environments.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Occasional light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Infrequent and medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Ability to maintain a clear, understandable speaking voice, capable of communicating vital business information to internal and external contacts.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and co-workers by telephone and/or in person.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while responding to crisis situations.
• Availability for working evenings and/or weekends.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e., business offices with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.