Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN

WEA CA PC•Los Angeles, CA

21d

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care and clinical support within Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and street-medicine programs serving individuals experiencing homelessness and other underserved populations. This role operates exclusively in community-based, mobile, and non-traditional settings (e.g., street outreach, shelters, encampments), collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver accessible, trauma-informed care and support care coordination efforts.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing program
Current and unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
IV therapy and blood draw certification and documented experience
Demonstrated competency in venipuncture and blood draws
Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive mobile medical vehicles as required

Nice To Haves

Experience working in community health, street medicine, mobile clinics, public health, or outreach-based programs
Experience or strong desire to work with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, serious mental illness, or other vulnerable populations
Familiarity with Enhanced Care Management (ECM), care coordination, or managed-care environments
Strong documentation skills and comfort working in electronic health records in field-based settings

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care in community-based and street-medicine settings in accordance with LVN scope of practice, ECM requirements, and organizational protocols
Assist licensed providers with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures conducted in non-traditional settings
Administer approved medications and vaccinations as ordered by licensed providers
Perform venipuncture and blood draws for laboratory testing, including proper specimen handling, labeling, and transport
Perform routine clinical procedures, including: Obtaining and documenting vital signs
Collecting laboratory specimens and performing CLIA-waived tests as ordered
Wound care, dressing changes, and basic first aid
Monitor patients for adverse or allergic reactions following medication or treatment administration and initiate emergency measures per protocol
Conduct health assessments and screenings during street outreach, shelter-based events, and mobile medical operations
Provide patient education related to medications, disease prevention, harm reduction, and basic health maintenance
Handle, store, and manage medications and vaccines in compliance with CDC, OSHA, and organizational policies
Accurately document medical and psychosocial histories, assessments, treatments, medications, and outcomes in the electronic health record in support of ECM and street medicine activities
Collaborate with ECM team members, including community health workers, case managers, and social workers, to support care coordination and continuity of care
Advocate for the healthcare needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and work to reduce systemic barriers to accessing care
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation to support ECM compliance, reporting, and care coordination requirements
Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards in field-based environments
Support patient flow during outreach and street medicine operations and communicate delays or changes to team members and patients as appropriate
Coordinate internal and external referrals to medical, behavioral health, and community-based resources
Ensure medical equipment, supplies, and medications are stocked, organized, and ready for field deployment
Manage clinical supplies and inventory, including restocking and usage tracking
Assist with prescription coordination, including refill requests and pharmacy communication, within LVN scope of practice
Transport clinical and operational supplies to outreach sites and points of care as required
Attend required staff meetings, conferences, trainings, and organizational meetings
Perform other duties as assigned to support ECM and street-medicine operations