LVN, Street Medicine (Agency Temp)

Healthcare in Action•Garden Grove, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Healthcare in Action, we serve patients experiencing homelessness through an innovative “street medicine” approach by contracting with Medicare and Medicaid health plans as well as hospitals and health systems. Street medicine entails using a medically equipped van to deliver medical care directly to people experiencing homelessness in locations such as parking lots, encampments, and parks. Street medicine entails using a medically equipped van to deliver medical care directly to people experiencing homelessness in locations such as parking lots, encampments, and parks. The LVN, Street Medicine will support members who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness with managing their own health by providing direct care as a healthcare provider through coordination of care with the Healthcare in Action clinical team on the street. Assist in motivating behavioral changes in patients to improve health outcomes in members through education, peer support, and the relaying of shared experiences. Care is delivered through a mobile van setting or on the street in Garden Grove, CA. The LVN will conduct physical exams and assessments including take medical histories document patient’s health conditions; conduct wellness exams, administer vaccinations and draw blood for lab tests (if necessary). Provide wound care and patient monitoring. Organize and complete an individualized Care Plan for each patient. Develop care plans in collaboration with patients, peer nav, and primary care physicians. Educate and advise on medical issues as needed. Consult with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and Medical Director as needed. Ensure Primary Care Physicians are aware of patient’s health conditions and progress. Provide health education to patients. Work with patients in the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and management of patient's adjustment to chronic health problems. Provide referrals both internally and externally to appropriate medical resources. The LVN will engage with providers and patients to create a trusting environment. Maintain a safe, efficient, and pleasant environment conducive to optimum patient wellbeing, in conformance with recognized standards. Function in a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care professionals in the clinical management of patients. Maintain a good working relationship with other personnel, medical staff, and administration. Follow company policies and procedures: For the proper handling of lab specimens and biohazardous waste. Document patient visit/interaction accurately and timely. Report suspicious, unethical, or illegal conduct and cooperate with approved investigations and inspections. Develop an understanding of Health Plan’s encounter data submission process and CMS requirements. Function as part of the care team, with an advanced degree of knowledge, skill and expertise in history taking, physical exam, treatment, and clinical care management of patients. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Actively support the achievement of HIA’s Vision and Goals. Other duties as assigned. At Healthcare in Action, we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Healthcare in Action is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employee will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required. Healthcare in Action was established in 2021 as a 501 (c)3 organization and associated medical group. Utilizing mobile clinics staffed by healthcare professionals, community health workers, and social workers, our teams travel directly to unhoused individuals living in communities across the geographies we serve, providing services where they reside – including tents, cars, shelters, and temporary housing. In meeting patients where they are and supporting their goals, HIA team members build trust – a critical component that can lead to meaningful and positive changes in health and housing. Our mission is to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through quality holistic care. It is our vision that all people experiencing homelessness have access to quality healthcare that addresses their mental, social and physical health needs. HIA was established in 2021 as a 501 (c)3 organization and associated medical group. Utilizing mobile clinics staffed by healthcare professionals, community health workers, and social workers, our teams travel directly to unhoused individuals living in communities across California, providing services where they reside – including tents, cars, shelters and temporary housing. In meeting patients where they are and supporting their goals, HIA team members build trust – a critical component that can lead to meaningful and positive changes in health and housing. HIA has been serving Medicaid Managed Care members as a medical services provider, as well as Enhanced Care Management and Community Support Services to patients in unsheltered and sheltered environments. Our staff provide services that reflect the needs of the homeless population, including mental healthcare, substance use disorder treatment, chronic disease care, insurance and other program enrollment and support for obtaining food and housing. The overarching goals of HIA are to improve the health of unhoused populations as well as helping them obtain sustainable housing. Our mission is to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through quality holistic care. It is our vision that all people experiencing homelessness have access to quality healthcare that addresses their mental, social and physical health needs. Healthcare in Action is proud member organization of SCAN Group.

Responsibilities

Support members who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness with managing their own health by providing direct care as a healthcare provider through coordination of care with the Healthcare in Action clinical team on the street.
Assist in motivating behavioral changes in patients to improve health outcomes in members through education, peer support, and the relaying of shared experiences.
Conduct physical exams and assessments including take medical histories document patient’s health conditions; conduct wellness exams, administer vaccinations and draw blood for lab tests (if necessary).
Provide wound care and patient monitoring.
Organize and complete an individualized Care Plan for each patient.
Develop care plans in collaboration with patients, peer nav, and primary care physicians.
Educate and advise on medical issues as needed.
Consult with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and Medical Director as needed.
Ensure Primary Care Physicians are aware of patient’s health conditions and progress.
Provide health education to patients.
Work with patients in the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and management of patient's adjustment to chronic health problems.
Provide referrals both internally and externally to appropriate medical resources.
Engage with providers and patients to create a trusting environment.
Maintain a safe, efficient, and pleasant environment conducive to optimum patient wellbeing, in conformance with recognized standards.
Function in a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care professionals in the clinical management of patients.
Maintain a good working relationship with other personnel, medical staff, and administration.
Follow company policies and procedures: For the proper handling of lab specimens and biohazardous waste.
Document patient visit/interaction accurately and timely.
Report suspicious, unethical, or illegal conduct and cooperate with approved investigations and inspections.
Develop an understanding of Health Plan’s encounter data submission process and CMS requirements.
Function as part of the care team, with an advanced degree of knowledge, skill and expertise in history taking, physical exam, treatment, and clinical care management of patients.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Actively support the achievement of HIA’s Vision and Goals.
Other duties as assigned.