Recuperative Care - Registered Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse

Helping People. Changing Lives.

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Recuperative Care Program (RCP) Team at the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center. As an RCP Nurse, you will play a crucial role in monitoring the safety and stability of our participants. You will coordinate services with the RCP Case Manager, staff, and other professionals, including home health and on-site Community Health Center (CHC) medical staff, to ensure continuity of care and a smooth transition back into the community. Your work will directly support CAPSLO’s mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency.

Qualifications:

• Is a California licensed Registered Nurse, or a licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Is CPR certified.
• Has two years experience in a hospital setting.
• Has experience working with those experiencing homelessness.
• Has a valid California Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

As the Nurse you will:

• Monitor the safety and stability of participants.
• Coordinate with RCP Case Manager and medical staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate the transfer of individuals from hospitals to 40 Prado.
• Provide education on health and lifestyle issues, including nutrition, physical activity, and substance use.
• Advocate for participants’ health needs and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Detect and report signs of depression, abuse, or neglect.
• Train RCP staff on medical and medication-related issues.
• Accompany participants to medical appointments as needed.
• Collect and manage data to support participant care.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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