Floating Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Hope Cooperative

TLCS, Inc.

Sacramento, CA

$34 to $38 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Are you a motivated individual with a passion for supporting others and making a difference in the community? Hope Cooperative is a highly respected, award-winning nonprofit provider of a full array of mental health and supportive housing services in Sacramento and Yolo Counties, and we need you to bring your compassion and support to the most vulnerable in our community. We are looking for dynamic, committed individuals to join our team! Currently we are expanding and hiring, offering a sign-on bonus!

Title: Floating Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Program(s) and Location: CORE Howe, CORE X Street, CORE Marconi, New Direction & Hope ACT (all located in Sacramento) as well as Hope Inspire (located in Woodland)

Schedule: Full-time non-exempt, 40 hours/week, Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and may require working some evenings and weekend schedules

Pay rate: $33.76/hour for under 5 years of full-time LVN experience | $37.80/hour for over 5 years of full-time LVN experience.

Benefits: HOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) offers a competitive benefits package consisting of, but not limited to, the following, and may be subject to change:

21 PTO days per year (4 weeks & 1 day)
26 PTO days after the 5th year (5 weeks & 1 day)
6 days paid sick time
11 paid holidays
1 Personal Day
Leadership Development!
Reimbursements!
Eligible for Government Loan Forgiveness Programs
Employer-paid health insurance for employees and children (Kaiser, Sutter or Western Health Advantage)
HSA Contributions
Flexible Spending Account
401k match
Transfer Sick Time Hours to PTO Hours
PTO Cash Out
Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
Employee Assistance Program
Regular wage step scale increases
Flexible start/end times for some positions
iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use and laptop for some positions
Clinical Supervision towards licensure (for certain positions and upon approval)
CEU days for certain positions
Up to $500 CEU allowance for certain positions
Annual BBQ and staff appreciation awards
Annual Gift Card Program
Referral Bonuses

* All benefit offerings are subject to change and are governed by the eligibility guidelines in the Employee Handbook. This list represents a general summary of available benefits and nothing stated here should be interpreted as being included in a written offer for employment.

Position Description:

The LVN/LPT will provide medical and psychiatric support to the clinical team for clients who have been admitted to the respective agency program. Direct medical services will be given to clients based on the specific medical orders. These programs have a significantly high volume of clients. The LVN/LPT will provide field support. The LVN/LPT position will function according to the California Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians scope of practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Support individuals with active listening, demonstrate empathy and carry a message of hope and recovery.
Observe, assess, intervene and refer (within one’s scope of practice) in situations with clients regarding mental health symptoms, physical health symptoms and substance use issues.
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide integrated psychosocial rehabilitative services and attend meetings to ensure continuity of care for clients.
Provide positive public relations, community referrals, information and support by linking clients to needed resources; advocate with and on behalf of clients and significant support persons the clients have identified.
Accurately complete all necessary forms, reports and paperwork required by the program on a timely basis (e.g., progress notes, special incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi-Cal billing, EHR forms, HMIS).
Ensure the office, house, rooms, units and yard are clean and fit for occupancy, where applicable. Provide and assist with cleaning as needed.
Assist in the supervision and training of volunteers and/or students as assigned or directed.
Act as a designated Mandated Reporter for the observed or suspected abuse and/or neglect of children, disabled individuals, dependent adults and elder/senior citizens. Mandated Reporter also includes “Duty to Warn” which includes the responsibility to notify authorities and the intended victim(s) of physical harm.
Provide client support for medication needs (medical staff, pharmacy, insurance, Board and Care, hospital, jail).
Maintain medical equipment supplies.
Responsible for injecting intramuscular long acting antipsychotics
Evaluating and assessment of injection clients to determine injection eligibility
Preparing urine and saliva samples for testing.
Providing services to help clients to manage symptoms and pharmacy issues.
Relaying lab results to clients and contacting fellow primary care providers.
Coordinate clients’ medication regime with program psychiatrist and community pharmacy using County Guidelines.
Ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all policies and procedures in the agency HIPAA Manual.
Regular and predictable attendance required.
Use motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and harm-reduction practices

Education and/or Experience:

Experience in a mental health related setting providing clinical services is highly desirable.
Knowledge of and experience working with, Medi-Cal / Medicare / County requirements is highly desirable.
Work experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed (mental health & substance abuse) is highly desirable.
Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse recovery is highly desirable.
Work, volunteer or life experience with persons with homelessness issues highly desirable.
Consumer of mental health services or a family member of a mental health consumer is desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Current CPR & AED certifications.
Possess a valid California Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance. Driving record must meet, and continue to meet, the underwriting standards established by the generalized driving guidelines used by our insurance broker. Must provide proof of insurance.
Must have at least 3 or more years of driving experience.

Other Skills, Abilities, and Job Requirements:

Ability to pass clearance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) background screenings.
Consumer of mental health services or a family member of a mental health consumer is desirable.

HOPE Cooperative (aka TLCS, Inc.) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our agency embraces a diverse & culturally rich workforce, and we welcome all candidates to apply.

To apply visit Hope Cooperative - Online Career Center

Final Filing Date: Until Filled