Licensed Vocational Nurse

Interfaith Community Services INC•Escondido, CA

57d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

In the Licensed Vocational Nurse role, you’ll provide high-touch, community-based recuperative care services to individuals with serious and complex physical health, behavioral health and social service needs who are experiencing homelessness. This role supports clients in achieving or maintaining individual stability and prevent hospital admission or readmission and system disengagement by providing persistent outreach, advocacy, health education and coordination of care across multiple service domains. The LVN focuses on improving functioning, enhancing quality of life, and promoting long-term stability to prevent returning to homelessness.

Requirements

Valid and unrestricted LVN license in the state of California
Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience, required
Valid CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certificate/s to be completed within three (3) months of hire
Demonstrated ability to apply professional nursing methods and techniques
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to identify problems, conduct research, and recommend effective solutions using sound judgment
Ability to respond professionally and calmly to emergency and crisis situations
Working knowledge of mental health, co-occurring disorders, substance use treatment models, and crisis intervention
Knowledge of adult development and community/social service resources
Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries and uphold strict confidentiality standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to multitask efficiently, prioritize workload, and complete work accurately and independently

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health, community health, or residential care, preferred.
Experience working with clients who medically fragile or experiencing homelessness, preferred
Bilingual (Spanish/English), preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct daily rounds and assess client health, including checking and recording vital signs
Monitor client progress and report significant changes to the supervising nurse or clinical program manager
Engage in frequent client contact through scheduled or unscheduled visits, in program outreach, and telephonic support—often multiple times per week
Provide weekly medication management, including but not limited to; assistance with organizing medication in pill organizer, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens, educating clients about medication purpose and potential side effects, assisting with prescription refills
Perform at minimum weekly compliance checks to ensure medication list is present, and boxes are secure, up-to-date, and correctly stocked
Assist patients with blood glucose monitoring and provide instruction in self-administered insulin injections
Assists with basic nursing care, including but not limited to wound care, dressing changes, catheter care and hygiene support as needed
Educate clients on medical conditions, self-care practices, diet, smoking cessation, and treatment compliance
Support clients in achieving health-related goals by teaching disease management and wellness practices
Promote clients’ self-determination by establishing individual care goals and educate clients on individual health conditions, medications, and self-care skills
Assist with trainings and educate staff and clients on various medical/health related topics
Provide support to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), interns, and volunteers withing the nursing department
Review patient referrals and determines initial eligibility for services as needed
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including vitals, medication logs, progress notes, and incident reports
Assist with scheduling medical appointments and coordinating transportation to appointments scheduled as often as needed
Communicate client health changes or concerns to interdisciplinary staff and external healthcare providers
Collaborate with case managers with discharge planning to ensure linkage to medical resources and referrals and facilitate transition to stable or alternate housing
Participate in case reviews, multidisciplinary team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards
Ensure meeting rooms and medical supply areas are prepared and adequately stocked and maintained
Participate in all staff meetings and trainings as requested
Perform additional duties as assigned