Licensed Vocational Nurse

Position Description

Job Title : Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Pgm / Dept : Transitional Residential Treatment Program

Reports to : Program Director

Classification : Regular, Full-Time, FLSA Non-Exempt

Pay Range : $34.00 - $38.00 hourly

Location : Berkeley, CA 94709

Schedule : Friday / Saturday 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm and Sunday / Monday / Tuesday 3 : 00 pm - 11 : 30 pm

About Us : Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI provides social rehabilitation including a full range of Medi-Cal services to adults with co-occurring serious mental health and substance use disorders.

Our Mission : Building community, dignity, hope and wellness through services that support recovery and self-sufficiency with people who are living with serious mental health challenges.

Our Values : Compassion : Committed to caring, dignity and kindness. Respect : Honor each individual and provide highly ethical services. Progress : Leading the way in creating opportunities to change for the better. Resilience : Channeling hope, building strengths to successfully recover, adapt and grow. Embracing Differences : Honor and celebrate our diverse communities and individual uniqueness.

Position Summary

The LVN is responsible for completing assigned nursing-related services to each client and for linking clients to physicians and outside medical resources. They inform the clinical team about medical issues and are available for emergency medical situations. The nurse provides all services under the Program Director's or Medical Director's supervision. The nurse is responsible for assisting with medical and history screens, providing routine nursing care, and assisting the Program Director in overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the client in coordination with the attending physician.

Primary Responsibilities

• Patient Care :

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.

Educate clients on medication management, health maintenance, and self-care techniques.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including nursing assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Respond promptly to medical emergencies and provide immediate care as needed.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of care and achieve program goals.

Qualifications and Requirements

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Physical Requirements

Physical demands include continual sitting, typing, and repetitive computer use for up to 8 hours a day. The position also requires frequent communication with others, including hearing and speaking clearly with individuals and groups, in person and via phone and video calls. Ability to lift 15 pounds at times. Regular local travel and operation of a motor vehicle is required. These requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bonita House, Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.