Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Project 180•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$32 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

Project 180 is a leader in the forensic treatment space, offering high-quality, specialized treatment programs that serve thousands of justice-involved individuals. Our programs span criminal justice intercepts and include pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services. Project 180 operates in partnership with County agencies including the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD). Annually, we serve over 1,500 justice-involved individuals. The Interim Housing Program (IHP) is a county-funded Department of Mental Health (DMH) program for unhoused individuals with significant behavioral health needs. The IHP provides temporary housing and connects individuals to important resources in the community, with the ultimate goal of linking individuals to permanent housing in their community.

Requirements

Active Vocational Nurse license in the state of California
Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
Valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance and own vehicle required. Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed.
Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole).
Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check
Basic computer skills
LPS Designation (Staff will obtain it within 6 months.)

Nice To Haves

Mental health or forensic population experience
Spanish speaking

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical care to ensure high-quality service delivery and outcomes: Actively engage clients in services through the development of strong rapport, consistent contact and use of motivational interviewing. Provide outreach services as needed, meeting clients “where they are at” (service location, client’s point of view).
Complete a medical assessment and intake for all new residents and as indicated. Assist in linking clients to needed physical health services. Accompany clients to physical health appointments as needed.
Follow onsite medication room procedures that include medication pre-packing in weekly cassette, observing medication adherence, and providing intramuscular injections. Actively communicate medication adherence issues to the treatment team.
Provide medication education and reinforce established prescriber instructions, while referring questions regarding medication purpose/indications, treatment rationale, medication changes, side effects, or other clinical concerns to the supervising prescriber to increase medication adherence and consistent access to care.
Ensure clients have access to medications as ordered. Coordinate with pharmacy and prescribers to obtain medication refills, confirm prescriber orders and problem-solve any issues.
Ensure clinical service delivery is consistent with legal and ethical standards, consistent with the scope of a LVN.
Maintain LA County LPS designation. Complete clinical risk assessment and facilitate psychiatric hospitalization and/or safety planning, as appropriate.
Apply racial equity lens to all elements of clinical care.
Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary treatment team: Support the treatment team in triaging client medical issues and escalating access to medical care as appropriate.
Actively contributes to planning and execution of clinical interventions in collaboration with the treatment team. Leverage unique skills and abilities of team members in service delivery.
Coordinate client clinical care with community health partners such as primary/specialty providers.
Complete administrative duties per program guidelines: Ensure the medication room and medication storage is clean, organized and consistent with program guidelines. Maintain an accurate inventory of medications and ensure that medications are properly disposed of. Participate in internal med room audit procedures.
Complete data entry and maintain records per program guidelines.
Complete health insurance eligibility checks for all clients per program guidelines.
Provide coverage for other sites: Provide clinical coverage at Project 180’s Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) Clinic and PBH/FIST sites as operational needs require.
Coverage may include both planned scheduling support and immediate same-day coverage to ensure continuity of nursing services.
Maintain flexibility to adjust work assignments and schedules to support clinic operations, medication administration, injections, and client care during staffing shortages, planned absences, or other operational needs.
Fulfill baseline Project 180 staff expectations: Regular attendance required. Overtime, holiday or weekend work may be required.
Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (i.e. LVN, CPR)