Lead Nurse

Lead Dispensing Nurse for BAART Programs – LPN/LVN

BAART Programsis looking for aneffectiveNurse Leaderthathas a distinct set of personal qualities: integrity,empathy, dedication toexcellence, andan abilityto handle stress.The lead nurse works in partnership with the Nurse Supervisor, Program/Medical Director, to ensure the delivery of adequate and qualitative level of nursing coverage for allprogramand dispensing and medical operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Physician’smedicationorders are enactedmeeting time expectations,includesdelivery to outside facilities

• Responsible for Medical Services tobe in compliance withFederal and state regulations

• Delegates tasks to certified nursing assistants, medication technicians, or an unlicensed person who is competent to perform those tasks.

• Communicates and collaborates with the Nursing Supervisorregardingpotential issues.

• Schedule /Participatein Treatment Teams,Panel Review,Department Head and General Staff meetings

• Nursing team management - time clockedits as necessary, develop and manage schedules, conduct performance improvement activities,and prepare monthly reports

• Review and Resolve client clinical complaints; intervene in crisis situations

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Licensed in California as Licensed Practical Nurse or License Vocational Nurse with3-5 years’ experience.

• Prior experience in substance abuse,mental health treatment, or addictionmedicinepreferred

• Accuracy of record keeping with understanding of HIPAA, Federal, State & CARF standards & regulations

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Fundamental knowledge of professional nursing principles, techniques, basic addiction medicine science, and of community health and welfare resources

• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions; to exercise judgment in the application of nursing care; to accept and use supervision; to work cooperatively with people; to maintain an objective attitude; to exercise tact and initiative; to stimulate patients and families to constructive actions; to grasp and apply the basic principles of administration and operation of a health program and to communicate effectively.

• ComputerproficiencywithEMR, Microsoft Suite.

• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Salary Range:

Salary ranges from $40.00to $41.00an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to,experience, education,specialtyand training.

BayMark offers excellent benefits:

• 401K match

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans

• Company paidShort & Long TermDisability

• Company paid Basic Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Bereavement Leave

• Flexible Sick Time

• Employee Referral Program

Here is what you can expect from us:

BAART Programsa progressive substance abuse treatmentorganizationiscommitted to the highest quality of patient carein a comfortable outpatient clinic setting.Ourultimate goalis to address the physical, emotional, andmental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BAART Programs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local lawsthatprohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexualorientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classificationprotected by State/Federal laws.