LVN Advocate
Job Description
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LVN Advocate
Recuperative Care
Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
The LVN Advocate will take a leadership role in medication and health issues in the Recuperative Care program and will
ensure the quality and adequacy of nursing services provided to members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide Case Management; coordinate and implement mental health and recovery support services with
individual members (caseload of 20-25)
2. Document all services provided in clinically-appropriate progress notes with timeliness and accuracy
3. Provide medication management to individuals including but not limited to medication administration,
treatment and monitoring of side effects, monitoring and supportive services to increase compliance, etc; inform
psychiatrist, case manager, and mental health provider, as appropriate, of medication concerns/issues
4. Coordinate Lamp psychiatric services and appointments by working closely with psychiatrist and providing
follow-up consultation to members
5. Train and provide indirect oversight of medication staff leads at Lamp sites
6. Prepare and ensure proper completion of the Nursing/Psychiatry Initial Intake documentation, including:
a. Initial Medication Support Service form
b. Outpatient Medication Review form
c. Completion of psychiatrist MED goal on CCCP with doctor signature
d. Completion of nursing goal with signature (if applicable)
e. Change of diagnosis (if applicable)
f. Case management notes
g. Lab requisition requests and other associated documents, as requested
7. Maintain medication logs and medication storage in compliance with safety standards and industry standards of
care
8. Provide medication consultation to staff and members as requested
9. Develop and conduct Health/Wellness and Medication Management groups
10. Develop and implement nursing care plans and maintain medical records
11. Coordinate medication support services with staff and provide direct linkage and/or support to advocates to
ensure that members attend medical appointments for psychiatric medication monitoring, blood work, and
obtaining psychiatric medications when prescribed
12. Maintain confidentiality of member files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines
13. Utilize proper lifting and body mechanics to prevent personal injury
14. Accurately input data into EMR and logs
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Proof of graduation from an approved nursing program with an associate’s degree or equivalent
2. Current, California license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with a clear license
3. Minimum one years’ psychiatric nursing experience working with clients experiencing chronic homelessness and
substance abuse
4. Able to physically lift, move, and position members as needed
5. Able to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities effectively while working independently
6. Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills
7. Able to demonstrate acceptance toward members and a high degree of cultural sensitivity to their needs
8. Able to develop patient care programs within the clinical policies and program objectives and relating them to the
funding requirements
9. Current, valid California Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
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Experience completing medication logs to accepted industry standards
Able to produce data for reports at any given time, ongoing basis, and at "last minute" request
Minimum 30 WPM typing speed preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Combination of field and office environment
2. On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
3. May necessitate working in busy and loud environments
4. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds
5. May be exposed to outside elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
6. May need to bend, stoop, twist , and sit throughout the day
RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES
1. Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times
2. Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues
3. Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines
4. Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency
5. Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others
6. Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration
7. Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication
8. Work with minimum supervision
9. Perform other duties as assigned
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Employee Incumbent Name
Employee Signature
Date
Executive Director Name
Executive Director Signature
Date