Registered Nurse - Interim Housing Program

JWCH Institute • Los Angeles, CA

29d • Onsite

About The Position

The Interim Housing Registered Nurse will participate as a care team member of the Enhanced Services Program, which provides intensive case management services, behavioral healthcare and offers a satellite medical clinic, on-site. This is funded by DHS, in the Housing for Health program.

Requirements

• Licensed by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR on an annual basis. Training may be provided.
• At least one year experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• Experience working with patients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience working with chronically homeless individuals

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Participates in all case conferences regarding ESP clients, supporting care team’s in treatment plans.
• Conducts nursing assessments for new admissions.
• Completes TB screenings/readings and documentation, as needed.
• Administers oral, IM, SC, and SL medications as needed, during clinical hours.
• Assists the Medical Provider with procedures as necessary
• Complete corrective action plans, if any, post internal/external audits.
• Monitors medication management process to assist clients/patients in medication self-administration.
• Provides guidance and support to ESP staff, regarding medical care, as needed.
• Takes patient complaints. Follows appropriate procedures in resolving any complaint.
• Provides patient/client education and teaching. Schedules patient hospital or doctors (specialist) appointment, if necessary.
• Assigns daily nursing duties. Identifies and corrects patient flow deficiencies.
• Organizes and maintains medication inventory; to include removing expired medications and packaging them for proper disposal, in coordination with LVNs.
• Preparation and dispensing of all medications as ordered by the Provider; to include the completion of dispensed medication labels.
• Orders medical supplies as needed.
• Collaborates with the Program Director and assists with the continuing improvement of systematic functions.
• Develops and monitors the communication network between the multi-disciplinary ESP staff and external professionals to improve continuity of care and to avoid conflicting information conveyed to clients/patients regarding their treatment plan.
• Ensure all PHI information is maintained in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support program leadership in delivering all required services and meets outcome measures established by the Department of Health Services.
• Ensure quality measures, regulatory standards and customer service standards are met.
• Ensure all PHI information is maintained in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• As needed, assist Program Director with reports on operational issues, organizational opportunities and/or programmatic goals.
• Monitors and maintains adherence to the Nursing Training Manual and Agency Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other duties as required by the program and/or clinic.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.
• Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD).
• Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees