LVN Nursing Coordinator - Forensic and FSP Programs - Sacramento

$15,000 - $83,200/Yr

Bay Area Community Services - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sacramento, CA

1-10 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The LVN Nursing Coordinator position at Bay Area Community Services (BACS) involves providing medical case management and coordination of care for homeless individuals in the Sacramento area. This role is part of a mental health care team focused on serving justice-involved adults through the THRIVE programs, which cater to varying levels of community needs. The position requires fieldwork and collaboration with treatment teams to ensure participants receive appropriate medical support and education.

Responsibilities

• Triage participants at intake/assessment and throughout respite stay.
• Administer psychotropic medication injections, order medications, and coordinate with the treatment team.
• Support participants and treatment team with access to refills acting as a liaison between pharmacies and insurance.
• Provide support, education, and medical information to staff, participants, caregivers, and family.
• Aid participants in understanding their medical needs and help them plan for coordination of care with PCPs.
• Document all participants' treatment and interactions accurately and completely.
• Establish a harmonious and collaborative working relationship with the participant and treatment team.
• Embrace diversity in all aspects and work positively using a teamwork approach.
• Develop procedures for monitoring participants on antipsychotic medications.

Requirements

• LVN certification from an accredited nursing school and current CA license.
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to make independent decisions and exercise good judgment.
• Background and experience in mental health.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable.
• Valid California driver's license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Russian, or Farsi.

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Sabbatical
• Life insurance