SUD LVN (Substance Use Disorder)

Job Title: SUD Licensed Vocational Nurse Department: Substance Abuse Disorder Reports To: SUD  Program Director

Job Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the S ubstance Abuse Disorder   focuses on delivering compassionate, high-quality medical care to individuals. The LVN will address a range of conditions, including chronic   substance abuse   management   via administration of Medicated Assisted Treatment , acute care, and preventive services   including administrating drug and alcohol screenings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician
• Document all service contacts on  a timely  basis including face-to-face assessment , physical  screenings.
• Oversee Medicated Assisted Treatment Program
• Work with  Mental  Health Department to screen mental health referrals and act as a liaison for SUD and behavioral health collaboration.
• Administer medications, treatments, and wound care as prescribed.
• Assist  in assessing patient  substance abuse  health needs, performing vital sign checks, and documenting findings accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Administers urine and breathalyzer drug and alcohol screenings for enrolled patients as part of the SUD program.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary  Clinica  teams
• Educate patients on medication adherence, chronic disease management, and preventative  substance abuse  health practices.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation in challenging situations.
• Ensure proper infection control practices while delivering  care
• Establish and  maintain  trust with patients, fostering a safe   environment.
• Participate in out reach work to connect patients in the community to our SUD Services
• Meets with Program Director and Medical Director as a means of enhancing professional growth,  reviewing  and processing the provision of case management, and dealing with  appropriate clinical , and administrative issues
• Coordinate care and referrals with  community organizations and social service providers to address holistic patient needs (e.g., housing, food security, mental health services).
• Maintain and ensure proper inventory of medical supplies and equipment for mobile operations.
• Comply with  all organizational policies, procedures, and ethical standards in delivering care.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the program director, which are consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures
• Ensures all drug and alcohol tests are properly completed, documented, and compliant with regulatory standards
• Reports positive test results to assigned counselors or case managers and mandated agencies when  required
• Uploads and files drug and alcohol test results appropriately in patient records and communicates results to medical director
• Verifies patient eligibility for program benefits and  assists  eligible patients in obtaining them
• Conducts follow-ups and communicates appointment  information  to SUD Staff.

Qualifications

• Lived experience or  significant experience  working with unhoused or vulnerable .
• Active and unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably in community health, urgent care,  SUD,  or working with underserved populations.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in   challenging environments.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or behavioral health challenges preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Comfortable delivering care in clinical settings.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Physical

Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods while providing care in various environments
• Capacity to lift, carry, and transport equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Comfort working  with the Substance Abuse and transient population
• Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel as needed during patient care or outreach activities.
• Adequate manual dexterity to perform medical procedures,  operate  equipment, and manage electronic health records