Licensed Vocational Nurse

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Family Medicine of the Keck School of Medicine of USC provides care for every member of the family, across generations and over lifetimes. We aim to enhance the quality of life for underserved and vulnerable patients while educating future generations of highly skilled, compassionate primary care specialists. Our goal is to combine education, patient advocacy, and evidence-based research to advance family medicine and geriatrics. USC Street Medicine is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Working directly under the supervision of the Clinic Nurse Manager, the Licensed Vocational Nurse works with a multi-disciplinary team to provide care coordination and assist with transitional primary care to the unsheltered homeless individuals living in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate must have a commitment to providing high-quality care for complex patients, be dedicated to working and developing a collaborative team model of care and have experience working with both physical and behavioral health diagnoses. This is a full-time, in-person position in Los Angeles, CA (SSB - Soto Building). There is no hybrid or remote schedule. The schedule is M-F, 8a-4p.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent
Completion of an accredited vocational nursing program required.
Must have passed the NCLEX-PN licensing examination
1 year of work experience
Valid California Vocational Nursing license
Valid BLS for Healthcare Provider
Valid IV therapy and blood withdrawal (IV/BW) certification
Demonstrated intrapersonal skills and knowledge of patient care and/or needs.
Keen observational, decision-making, and communication skills.
Ability to follow orders and work independently within scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

2 Year experience with unhoused population.

Responsibilities

Accurately obtains and records patient vital signs and medical history.
Conducts follow-ups with patients via phone calls, encampment visits, and visits to other settings where patients can be found.
Recognizes changes in the patient’s physical and mental condition, takes appropriate action by notifying physician and/or nursing supervisor.
Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory.
Photocopies, collates, faxes, distributes mail, performs errands.
Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Handles or routes as appropriate.
Provides comprehensive medical record documentation that reflects all aspects of care provided during each encounter, including patient history, medication list, allergy list, treatments and/or procedures.
Accurately and completely documents data for billing purposes.
Promotes security by alerting appropriate personnel for safety, fire and other unsafe situations. Reports any unusual occurrences to supervisor.
Knowledge of principles and practices of crisis intervention, interviewing techniques, psychosocial problems as well as principles and practices of counseling and case management documentation process.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide individualized interventions and services to promote restoration of health and achievement of patient health goals.
Demonstrate an understanding of age-related and cultural needs of individuals served.
Provides client care coordination in a manner that is non-discriminatory and non-judgmental Works cooperatively with other clinical personnel and exhibits excellent working relations with patients, visitors, and staff, effectively communicating Street Medicine's mission
Act as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient and community agencies (i.e., Housing for Health, Department of Human Services, hospitals, etc.) and ensure that patient needs are met with rights maintained; consults and collaborates with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
Works closely with Street Medicine Registered Nurses, Nursing Supervisor and Clinical Coordinator, Physician/Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, and several team members of the multi-disciplinary team
Additional duties as needed.