Licensed Vocational Nurse: Float

CARDEA HEALTH•Piedmont, CA

8d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Cardea Health seeks a highly motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse with a special interest in working with people experiencing homelessness to work as a Respite LVN. The LVN will be the primary point of clinical care at several of our locations. The ideal candidate will be invested in Cardea Health’s mission of serving marginalized populations with compassion and empathy. Cardea clinical staff need to be flexible, patient, and willing to work in challenging environments with a diverse population. Experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is highly desirable.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing
Hold current license as a Registered Nurse through the California Board of Registered Nursing
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Must have personal, reliable transportation to and from work sites and shifts.
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must provide proof of COVID vaccination or willing to be vaccinated

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
Detailed oriented and highly organized
Prior experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is desired
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
May require evening, holiday, and weekend hours

Responsibilities

Provide quality care in accordance with Cardea Health policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect
Conduct client intake assessments upon arrival to the program.
Identify clinical needs and individualized goals of respite stay.
Execute care plans for admitted clients in collaboration with primary and specialty care teams, medical directors, and clients
Provide clients with appropriate information and education to make informed choices related to medical care and treatment that reflect individual preferences
Maintain communication among other members of the clinical team.
Communicate effectively to partner hospitals, community health clinics, homeless service providers, and other collaborating agencies
Evaluate and triage referrals to the program and communicate with referring partners on referral status
Work with team members to develop creative solutions to meet the needs of individual clients
Participate in the collection and maintenance of data on program operations for reporting and analytical purposes
Ensure adherence to infection control standards on site among staff and residents, including measures designed to stop the spread of Covid-19
Ensure that clinical documentation is current, timely, and accurate
Maintain confidentially in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, follow up with MD communication or 911 activation
Practice harm reduction principles, including interventions that minimize harmful effects of substance use while treating all residents with dignity and respect
Other duties as assigned
Constant work around and/or with people OR Interaction with patients, clients, and external customers
Clinical setting in a respite supportive housing site