Licensed Vocational Nurse: New Supportive Housing Program

CARDEA HEALTH•Oakland, CA

6d•$41 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations, specifically those experiencing homelessness. This role is for a Respite LVN at Natalie’s Place, a new supportive housing program located at the Radisson hotel in Oakland, CA. The program serves medically complex and behaviorally vulnerable unhoused individuals, offering services such as onsite nursing and caregiver support, transportation to medical appointments, meals, and housing support linkage. Cardea Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited vocational nursing program.
Hold current license as Licensed Vocational Nurse through the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
Current Basic Life Support Certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a LVN.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Detailed oriented and highly organized.
Prior experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is desired.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
May require evening, holiday, and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care in accordance with Cardea Health policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
Execute care plans for admitted clients in collaboration with primary and specialty care teams, medical directors, and clients.
Provide clients with appropriate information and education to make informed choices related to medical care and treatment that reflects individual preferences.
Maintain communication among clinical team across shifts.
Communicate effectively to partner hospitals, community health clinics, homeless service providers, and other collaborating agencies.
Communicate with referring partners regarding program referrals.
Work with team members to develop creative solutions to meet the needs of individual clients.
Participate in the collection and maintenance of data on program operations for reporting and analytical purposes.
Ensure adherence to infection control standards on site among staff and residents.
Participate in population health interventions among clients that contribute to safety and health, including measures designed to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Ensure that clinical documentation is current, timely, and accurate.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, follow up with MD communication or 911 activation.
Practice harm reduction principles, including interventions that minimize harmful effects of substance use while treating all residents with dignity and respect.
Other duties and responsibilities as required.