SIGN ON BONUS $500 ($250 after 30 days of employment, $250 after 60 days of employment) JOB TITLE: Lead Nurse Coordinator
LOCATION: Mission Street Recovery Station
Who are we? The Lead Nurse Coordinator is responsible for screening participants for appropriateness, who wish to enter Sobering Center for current and/or potential medical problems, mental health issues, withdrawal and referring for definitive medical/Mental Health care when appropriate.
In this role, you'll make a difference in the lives of people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You'll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You'll have the opportunity provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Accountabilities: (3-5) - Participant Care
- Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Facility Maintenance
Responsibilities: • Perform health screening for all potential clients
• Monitor vitals, medical triage, and assess clients' needs for sobering.
• Maintain records of client's medication in logbook and or EHR system.
• Perform appropriate assessment which may include rapid risk intoxication assessment and vitals for every client entering the recovery station.
• Document observations every 30 mins
• Case note every 6 hours (in EHR if applicable) which includes medications observation, case management, crisis interventions and discharge.
• Create a welcoming environment for participants.
• Perform conflict resolution and de-escalation of hostile client
• Respond to crisis's, emergencies and other client needs in an appropriate and timely manner.
Team Support: • Work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team at the Recovery Station.
• Participate in daily shift change and report health related concerns and alerts.
• Supporting in keeping a clean and safe environment.
• Serve as shift lead and be able to support other health tech as needed
• Cover management responsibilities in absence of program manager.
Quality Assurance Support: • Daily monitoring and maintenance of client records in EHR (if applicable) for errors, corrections, and updating.
• Ensure all risk assessments are scanned and uploaded into the client chart daily.
• Ensure all medication clearances and Emergency Room discharge paperwork is scanned and uploaded daily into the client chart.
SUCCESS COMPETENCIES FOR POSITION: (Competencies required to effectively perform the job)
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE :
(Knowledge and skills required to effectively perform the job)
- Client Focus - Gains insight into client needs, quickly establishes rapport and relationships using evidence based practices, provides compassionate and empathic client care to all program participants
- Problem Solving - uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answer.
- Being Resilient- Rebounds from setbacks faced in a high stress environment. Handles and manages crises effectively. Maintains stability when faced with conflict.
- Interpersonal Communication - delivers effective communication with a wide range of audiences. Addresses miscommunication quickly and appropriately. Conveys information clearly.
- Experience working with diverse populations and cultures
- Experience with Crisis Intervention
- Knowledge of alcohol and drug addiction
- Knowledge of mental health disorders
- Knowledge of social model concepts
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of documentation
- Demonstrated confidence working with computers
- Safeguard PHI information
- Demonstrated ability to remain emotionally stable when faced with hostility or aggression.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize.
- Able to deliver quality care to diverse populations, cultures and participants with co-occurring disorders in a supportive manner.
- Assist with the training and provide guidance for Health Techs/Recovery Specialist
Perform any other duties as assigned by Program Manager
QUALIFICATIONS: (education and work experience)
• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, and Crisis intervention
• 1-year experience in similar setting with demonstrated increase of shift responsibility/leadership
• CPR/First Aid certified.
• Must have a CA driver's license and good driving record in good standing, depending on program
- Valid California driver's license with a good driving record and car insurance
Compensation and Benefits We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time and part time employees over 20 hours per week.
- 100% of medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
- PTO and Holiday pay.
- Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
- Training and CEU opportunities.
And of course, the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a team of mindful, caring and passionate people at work every day.
Salary: $35-$40 depending on experience and qualifications. Available for a full-time position.
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