CARDEA HEALTH-posted 4 days ago
$40 - $57/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • San Francisco, CA

Cardea Health is an Oakland based nonprofit healthcare organization founded to connect marginalized populations to the clinical and supportive services they need to improve their health, remain stably housed in their community, and age in place. Cardea Health’s programs fill a critical – and growing – gap in the system of care. Among people experiencing homelessness, a growing number are living with complex medical needs. They face poor quality of life, increased morbidity and mortality, and medical and social destabilization. But they have few housing options: they need a higher level of care than what is offered through permanent supportive housing, but they do not wish to live in an institutional setting and have limited access to hospice or palliative care. Cardea Health specifically targets this vulnerable population, providing a range of clinical services within permanent supportive housing sites to both address their medical needs and allow them to live independently in their communities, addressing a critical need within the system of care. The Kelly Cullen Community is located in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco and is home to 174 individuals with extremely low incomes, including those that experienced homelessness and are currently living with health challenges. On-site social services are run by the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation; clinical services are provided by Cardea Health. Cardea Health Licensed Vocational Nurses assist clients with their medical care needs, implement nursing care plans and maintain medical records. LVNs at the KCC will administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled clients. LVNs may advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management services.

  • Collaborate with housing staff to facilitate resident enrollment in medical benefits, connection with medical home, and other social services
  • Collaborate with resident’s Primary Care and other professional disciplines to ensure effective care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes
  • Ensure residents are provided with appropriate information to make informed choices related to treatment and that care reflects resident preferences
  • Maintain communication with Homekey partner pharmacies, facilitate safe medication use on site in accordance with individual resident needs
  • Ensure adherence to infection control standards on site among staff and residents
  • In collaboration with housing agency, ensure daily wellness of residents
  • Identify and respond to immunization needs of residents
  • Plan and execute population health interventions among residents and staff that contribute to facility safety and health
  • Ensure that clinical documentation is current, timely, and accurate
  • Maintain confidentially in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Utilize and contribute to county data platforms such as the Community Health Record, Salesforce platform, and others
  • Recognize and respond to medical emergencies on site, follow up with MD communication or 911 activation
  • Facilitate post-hospital transition plan of care for residents discharged from Emergency Department or inpatient hospital stays
  • Plan and execute interventions to reduce number of ambulatory-sensitive Emergency Department visits
  • Practice harm reduction principles on site, including interventions that minimize harmful effects of substance use while treating all residents with dignity and respect
  • Other duties and responsibilities as required
  • Hold current license as Licensed Vocational Nurse through the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification
  • Current two years of experiences as a LVN
  • Experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is highly desirable
  • Employer-supported medical
  • Access to dental and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Retirement plan (401k) participation with a company match
  • Commuter benefits
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on hours worked per week and length of employment
  • Specific details are provided in the benefits guide and are subject to change
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