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Lead Substance Abuse Nurse LVN-LPN

BAART Programs
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time

Description

Position at BAART Programs

Lead Substance Abuse Nurse LPN / LVN

Free parking provided*

Position Overview :

BAART Program is looking for an effective Nurse Leader that has a distinct set of personal qualities : integrity, empathy, dedication to excellence, and an ability to handle stress.

The lead nurse works in partnership with the Nurse Supervisor, Program / Medical Director, to ensure the delivery of adequate and qualitative level of nursing coverage for all program and dispensing and medical operations.

Responsibilities :

  • Ensure that Physician’s medication orders are enacted meeting time expectations, includes delivery to outside facilities
  • Responsible for Medical Services to be in compliance with Federal and state regulations
  • Delegates tasks to certified nursing assistants, medication technicians, or an unlicensed person who is competent to perform those tasks.
  • Communicates and collaborates with the Nursing Supervisor regarding potential issues.
  • Schedule / Participate in Treatment Teams, Panel Review, Department Head and General Staff meetings
  • Nursing team management - time clock edits as necessary, develop and manage schedules, conduct performance improvement activities, and prepare monthly reports
  • Review and Resolve client clinical complaints; intervene in crisis situations
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications :

  • Licensed in California as Licensed Practical Nurse or License Vocational Nurse with 3-5 years’ experience.
  • Prior experience in substance abuse, mental health treatment, or addiction medicine preferred
  • Accuracy of record keeping with understanding of HIPAA, Federal, State & CARF standards & regulations
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Fundamental knowledge of professional nursing principles, techniques, basic addiction medicine science, and of community health and welfare resources
  • Ability to carry out written and oral instructions; to exercise judgment in the application of nursing care; to accept and use supervision;
  • to work cooperatively with people; to maintain an objective attitude; to exercise tact and initiative; to stimulate patients and families to constructive actions;

to grasp and apply the basic principles of administration and operation of a health program and to communicate effectively.

  • Computer proficiency with EMR, Microsoft Suite.
  • Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
  • 30+ days ago
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