Medication Nurse - Bilingual (English / Spanish)
crihelpLos Angeles (CA)
$25,000 per year
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crihelpLos Angeles (CA)
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$25,000 per year
About the role
Medication Nurse - Bilingual (English / Spanish) Substance Use Disorder Treatment
CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County. We've been around since 1971 and are noted as an organization practicing integrity in our commitment to ethical and meaningful client care. Our mission is to improve the welfare of the community by providing first-class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction, and we live out that mission everyday with our staff and clients.
CRI-Help is an amazing organization to be a part of and I strongly encourage you to consider joining the team! We are opening a new facility in Lincoln Heights in 2025 and will be hiring for all roles- keep referring back to https://crihelp.bamboohr.com/careers for job openings as 2024 progresses!
The Medication Nurse oversees the self-administration and compliance of residential clients' medication, and completes supporting documentation.
Basic Function:
Oversee the self-administration and compliance of residential clients' medication, and complete supporting documentation.
Responsibilities:
Safeguard and observe the self-administration of approved client medications in accordance with regulations required in residential substance use disorder settings.
Act as a liaison with Social Services Manager or Director of Nursing for medication approvals.
Record all incoming medication in the medication inventory log, ensure medication is approved.
Monitor clients' ongoing medical issues and report changes to the Social Services Manager.
Report medication responses to the appropriate physician via the Social Services Department.
Alert Social Services Manager about all client illnesses, client accidents, injuries, and any other medical issues.
Complete Daily Medication Review Audit.
Update and ensure the accuracy of clients' medication records- including logs, inventory pages, and medication administration records.
Document medication handling notes and care coordination notes in EHR within the designated timeframe.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
Skills:
Excellent computer skills
Strong organizational, follow-up and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to type minimum 40 wpm.
Ability to work well within a team structure
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Professionalism
Bilingual (English / Spanish)
Education/Training: High School diploma, or equivalent
Experience
Preferred: Experience working in a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) facility.
Preferred:
Two or more years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in substance abuse treatment
License / Certification Requirements
EITHERLicensed Vocational Nurse by the California Board of Vocational Nursing.
ORLicensed Registered Nurse by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Must have unexpired classroom CPR / First Aid Training certification.
Working Conditions:
Frequently remain in stationary position, standing and / or sitting for 4-6 hours.
Frequently crouch below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
Occasionally lift and / or move objects up to 25 lbs.
Working in an enclosed space for periods of up to 6-8 hours.
Occasionally work at various locations across Los Angeles County.
Special Conditions:
Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.
Position Reports to: Director of Nursing
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $30 - $40 / Hour
Benefits:
100% Paid Blue Shield Platinum Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
80% Paid Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(k)
401(k) 4% Employer Match
100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan
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