clinicaromero
SUD LVN (Substance Use Disorder)
Los Angeles, California
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
EHR/EMRPatient CareCommunication
About the role
- The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the S ubstance Abuse Disorder focuses on delivering compassionate, high-quality medical care to individuals.
- The LVN will address a range of conditions, including chronic substance abuse management via administration of Medicated Assisted Treatment, acute care, and preventive services including administrating drug and alcohol screenings.
- Oversee Medicated Assisted Treatment Program
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician
- Document all service contacts on a timely basis including face-to-face assessment, physical screenings.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary Clinica teams
- Establish and maintain trust with patients, fostering a safe environment.
Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods while providing care in various environments
- Comfort working with the Substance Abuse and transient population
- Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel as needed during patient care or outreach activities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in challenging environments.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Lived experience or significant experience working with unhoused or vulnerable.
- Active and unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in community health, urgent care, SUD, or working with underserved populations.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or behavioral health challenges preferred.
- Comfortable delivering care in clinical settings.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Physical Requirements:
- Capacity to lift, carry, and transport equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
Benefits
- Work with Mental Health Department to screen mental health referrals and act as a liaison for SUD and behavioral health collaboration.
- Assist in assessing patient substance abuse health needs, performing vital sign checks, and documenting findings accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Educate patients on medication adherence, chronic disease management, and preventative substance abuse health practices.
- Coordinate care and referrals with community organizations and social service providers to address holistic patient needs (e.g., housing, food security, mental health services).
- Adequate manual dexterity to perform medical procedures, operate equipment, and manage electronic health records
- Meets with Program Director and Medical Director as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing and processing the provision of case management, and dealing with appropriate clinical, and administrative issues
Company info
- Administers urine and breathalyzer drug and alcohol screenings for enrolled patients as part of the SUD program.
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