SERO MENTAL HEALTH·Carlsbad, California
The role involves conducting health assessments, monitoring resident behavior, and coordinating the daily dissemination of medications. Additionally, the nurse provides training to support staff and collaborates on client treatment plans.
We are an organization dedicated to developing highly specialized treatment programs serving individuals and families suffering from addiction, mental health and co-occurring disorders.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Complete Health Assessment, Pain Assessment, and Physical for assessing clients
Observes residents to monitor activities and behavior, and documents notable behaviors, medical and medication behaviors, and rules violations. Provide one-to-one supervision for any client at risk.
Coordinates dissemination of medication to clients each day.
Provides support and training for Residential & Milieu Support Staff with regards to medication setup and administration support.
Participate in meetings, track pertinent health data, and collaborate and provide input on treatment plans (i.e., in response to labs).
Conducts regular audits of Medication Administration Records (MARs) to ensure compliance with policies and procedures by non-nursing staff.
During intake assessment, complete the medication review with client and/or families.
Other duties as assigned
Benefits: Designed for You and Yours
Sero Mental Health and its subsidiary companies are proud to offer full-time employees and their dependents enrollment in multi-level medical, dental, and vision health benefits with substantial employer premium contributions. Additionally, the company offers employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D, Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and Employee Assistance Plans. Employees can choose from a variety of voluntary benefits including Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Short Term Disability Coverage, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans, Critical Illness Coverage, and Legal Assistance. Furthermore, the company offers generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
Both full and part-time employees have the opportunity to enroll in the company’s 401(K) Retirement Plans with company match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed per paycheck. Employees contributing to their 401K plan are 100% vested immediately upon becoming eligible for the company match.
All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire.
Compensation range for the Licensed Vocational Nurse role is $34.00 - $40.00 / hr.
The range provided is for California based hires only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations other than CA may differ based on the cost of living in that geographic location.
#GMH
Candidates must be a licensed LVN, LPN, or LPT with CPR and First Aid certifications. Experience in crisis management and de-escalation techniques is required, along with a valid driver's license.
Market context
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