Lead Nurse

Lead Dispensing Nurse for BAART Programs – LPN/LVN

​ ​ BAART Programs ​   is looking for an   effective   Nurse L eader   that   has a distinct set of personal qualities: integrity,   empathy, d edication to   e xcellence, and   an ability   to 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 all   program   and dispensing and medical operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Ensure that Physician’s   medication   orders are enacted   meeting time expectations,   includes   delivery to outside facilities

- Responsible for Medical Services to   be in compliance with   Federal 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 Supervisor   regarding   potential issues.

- Schedule /   Participate   in Treatment Teams,   Panel Review ,   Department Head and General Staff meetings

- Nursing team management - t ime clock   edits as necessary, d evelop and manage schedules , c onduct 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:

- Lic ensed in California as Licensed Practical Nurse or License Vocational Nurse with   3 -5 years’ experience.

- Prior experience in substance abuse ,   men tal health treatment, or a ddiction   me dicine   preferred

- Accuracy of record keeping with u nderstanding 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.

- C omputer   proficiency   with   EMR, Microsoft Suite.

- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Salary Range:

Salary ranges from $4 0 . 00   to $41 . 00   an 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,   specialty   and training.

BayMark offers excellent benefits:

- 401K match

- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

- Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plans

- Company paid   Short & Long Term   Disability

- 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 Programs   a progressive substance abuse treatment   organization   is   committed to the highest quality of patient care   in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting .    Our   ultimate goal   is to address the physical, emotional, and   mental 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 laws   that   prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual   orientation, citizenship , genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification   protected by State/Federal laws.