Licensed Vocational Nurse -The Village, Turning Point, and Cloverfield Services Center

The People Concern•Los Angeles, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The LVN Advocate will take a leadership role in medication and health issues in the program and will ensure the quality and adequacy of nursing services provided to members.

Requirements

Current, California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse with a clear license.
Minimum one years’ experience working with individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse issues.
Valid CA Driver’s license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
Able to physically lift, move, and position members as needed.
Able to demonstrate acceptance toward members who may have poor coping skills and a high degree of cultural sensitivity to their needs.
Experience completing medication logs to accepted industry standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications.
Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills.
Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision.
Able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification

Nice To Haves

Experience working with those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions.
Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Minimum 35 WPM typing speed preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete medical assessment intakes upon admission to Turning Point, Cloverfield, and The Village.
Coordinate PCP appointments or other medical follow ups upon admission.
Provide medical case management and supportive services to individual members (caseload of 20-30).
Provide wound care to members as needed.
Document, chart and file all services provided on nurse charting forms with accuracy and in real time.
Provide medication management to individuals including but not limited to medication monitoring, patient teaching, and supportive services to increase compliance with medication regimens.
Work in collaboration with the rest of the teams- inform NP, case manager, and mental health provider, as appropriate, of any medical and/or medication concerns.
Maintain medication logs and medication storage in compliance with safety standards and industry standards of care.
Provide crisis intervention assistance when needed.
Be able to notify the appropriate community agency in an emergency (i.e., police, paramedics, fire department)
Obtain vital signs twice a day am/pm times; once a month take weights measurements, and upon intake.
Help transfer, lift, raise, and turn residents; utilize proper lifting and body mechanics to prevent personal injury
Provide one‐on‐one personal care assistance to residents as directed (grooming, feeding, and other support).
Assist in toileting needs of residents and empty drainage collection devices.
Assist members to maintain their bedroom areas clean, report to member's advocate any issues.
Assist with meal service and cleaning of kitchen and dining hall.
Assist with organizing linen closets, toiletries, nursing areas.
Maintain open communication with direct supervisor, individual and group supervisor(s).
Cooperatively and cohesively work with other parties involved in the member’s case.
Participate in bi-weekly staff meetings, bi-weekly nursing meetings, weekly individual and monthly supervision.
Ensure that medical services are reflective of the agency’s treatment model, which emphasizes member choice, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and psycho-social rehabilitation.
Conduct Health/Wellness and medication management groups.
Maintain confidentiality of member files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
TELUS Health
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
The People Concern University & Certificates