Description:
What We Do:
Bayview Hunters Point Foundation has been at the heart of social justice for over 50 years, providing support services for predominantly low-income people of color in the Bayview and throughout San Francisco.
Our mission is to build a community that is empowered, clean, safe and healthy. We are focused on multidisciplinary, community-informed support for our clients, addressing the root causes of unemployment and homelessness, and advocating for the basic human rights of food, health, economic and housing security.
Today, BVHPF’s nearly 200 employees serve over 5,000 disadvantaged clients each year. Our programs include:
- Mental health counseling for youth and adults
- School-based mental health services
- Substance abuse counseling and methadone treatment
- Family transitional and supportive housing
- Rapid rehousing and flex pool housing programs
- Case management services at several homeless and housing programs
- Bayview SAFE Navigation Center
These programs are funded through nearly 20 contracts with the City & County of San Francisco, and are monitored and regulated by several authorities, including CCSF and the State and Federal government.
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for dispensing methadone daily to eligible controlled clients in the Bayview Substance Use Disorder Services. As an LVN, there is an expectation that the position will assess guest condition, implement treatment plans, educate guests on their conditions, provide emotional support, administer medication, and document the services provided.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and measure methadone doses in accordance with written prescriptions and protocols established by the Medical Director.
- Dispense methadone safely and accurately to clients enrolled in the program following state, federal, and program guidelines.
- Monitor and document patient reactions to methadone, including withdrawal symptoms, overmedication, or adverse effects, and notify the provider as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate methadone dispensing logs, inventory counts, and all required records to ensure full accountability and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure secure safekeeping of all controlled medications, ensuring proper safe closure and strict chain-of-custody procedures at the end of each shift.
- Transport and deliver methadone to designated correctional facilities following secure transport protocols when assigned.
- Perform phlebotomy for routine, annual, and diagnostic laboratory testing.
- Conduct ECG/EKG testing, including correct lead placement, acquisition of tracings, and reporting abnormal findings to the healthcare provider.
- Obtain vital signs, complete health assessments, and accurately document clinical findings.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant clinical environment in accordance with infection-control standards.
- Demonstrate proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new technologies and an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Work some weekends as scheduled.
- Strong skills in record keeping, documentation accuracy, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality of all clinic-related information. This includes clinic location, operations, patient information, and staff information.
- Must consistently implement and adhere to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements and Experience:
- Must possess a current State of California LVN license in good standing, with required professional liability insurance.
- Certified Phlebotomist (CPT-I or CPT-II) required due to clinical and laboratory responsibilities.
- Must have DMV clearance, including an acceptable driving record, as the position requires secure medication delivery to local jails.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse, underserved, immigrants and minority communities.
- Demonstrated flexibility, initiative, and ability to function as a proactive team member.
- Ability to work independently, while also seeking supervision and guidance when appropriate.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines
- Dependable, adaptable, and able to work effectively under pressure; receptive to change and cooperative in problem-solving situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Methadone or Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) preferred.
- Experience working in community health, public health, non-profit, government, or public-sector experience preferred.
- Knowledge of substance use disorders, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and harm reduction strategies are highly preferred.
Physical & Additional Requirements:
- Regular and reliable job attendance.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Avatar, internet browsers, etc.
- Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships.
- Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions.
- Ability to work effectively in an open office environment surrounded by moderate noise and distractions.
- Frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand; travel from the building to other sites.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- May be asked to occasionally work irregular or extended hours while performing job duties.
- Able to meet required state, federal, local and BVHP standards.
- Live Scan fingerprinting and TB clearance as well as any other medical vaccinations may be required.
- At least two COVID-19 vaccinations (preferred).
- As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure environment, all candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check clearance. This clearance is a standard part of our employment process and is conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
