North Hollywood

JOYOUS VENTURES LLC•Los Angeles, CA

17h•$32 - $35

About The Position

Joyous Ventures is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support residents in its housing programs and uphold their rights. The LVN works in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment serving individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance addiction. The role provides direct nursing care, medication and health-condition monitoring, and support for compliance with medical protocols. The LVN advocates for participants, provides health education, and coordinates care for people with complex medical needs. Services should reflect the agency’s treatment model, emphasizing member choice, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and psychosocial rehabilitation. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday morning-shift position in North Hollywood, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

Address concerns related to staff performance and collaborate on professional development.
Work with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, integrated care to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance addiction.
Meet with new clients within 24 hours to complete an intake medical assessment.
Ensure that prescribed medications have arrived for clients.
Provide basic nursing services, including injections as needed, to clients living in interim supportive housing.
Stay current on Medi-Cal benefits and healthcare-system navigation.
Coordinate primary care provider appointments and other medical follow-up appointments.
Provide medical case management and medication management, including medication monitoring, patient teaching, and supportive services to improve adherence to medication regimens.
Maintain client medication logs with the Program Manager.
Coordinate with pharmacies to ensure client medications are delivered on time.
Document and chart all services accurately and in real time using the appropriate forms.
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external programs on behalf of clients to support continuity of care.
Conduct regular medical-chart audits for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
Conduct health education and workshops on topics including medication management, hygiene, chronic disease management, mental health, substance-abuse awareness, nutrition, and sexual health.
Provide crisis intervention assistance when needed.
Triage emergencies to appropriate community agencies, such as police, paramedics, or the fire department.
Maintain open communication with the direct supervisor and leadership team.
Participate in weekly staff meetings and weekly individual supervision.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and applicable guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.