LVN, Health Technician III - Butte County

***Signing Bonus $1500
Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants: $1,500 (Distributed in 3 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, and $500 after 12 months of employment)
JOB TITLE: LVN – Health Tech III
LOCATION: Butte County | Chico Sobering
Employment Type: Full-time


Who are we?
Horizon Services Inc is a non-profit organization established in 1974 with the goal of reducing alcohol and other drug related problems of individuals, families, and communities. By practicing our values: Integrity, Compassion, Respect, and Professionalism, we are able to provide mental health, detox, recovery and sobering programs to support women, men, youth and LGBTQ clients to live a responsible and constructive life. HSI is a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth. Providing exceptional services to our diverse community. We are proud to support the Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) clients in their preferred languages, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all.


How can you make a difference in people’s lives?

We are seeking a LVN who is passionate about serving diverse communities. Bilingual candidates fluent in BHSD’s Threshold language— Spanish are eligible for an additional incentive.

In this role, you'll make a difference in the lives of people with substance use challenges and often with co-occurring conditions or in crisis. 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 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. 

The Health Technician Ill is responsible for screening clients for potential medical problems, withdrawal severity referring for definitive medical care when appropriate. Provide medical care within scope of practice. Monitor and document withdrawal symptoms.


Responsibilities:
Service Delivery:

• 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 EHR system.
• Perform appropriate assessment which may include rapid risk intoxication assessment and vitals for every client entering the sobering center.
• 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 Sobering Center.
• Participate in daily shift change and report health related concerns and alerts.
• Collaborate with Nurse Coordinator to reduce excessive Emergency room visits for medication clearances
• Supporting in keeping a clean and safe environment.

Quality Assurance Support:

• Daily monitoring and maintenance of client 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.

What else is required?

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
• 2-years of relevant experience, preferred
• CPR/First Aid certified.
• Must have a CA driver's license and good driving record in good standing, depending on program
• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish

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.

• Generous contribution 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: $24.00-$29.00/hr. based on experience and qualifications.


                            Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
                                       https://www.horizonservices.org