Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Vagabond Inn

Role: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Reports to: Program Director

Department: Interim Housing

Location: Vagabond Inn, 3101 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (hourly), Non-Management

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning (403b), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

SUMMARY:

Vagabond Inn, a DHS-funded Interim Housing - Encampment Resolution program, is a housing-focused solution to combating homelessness focused on encampment locations in Incorporated and Unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. TPC provides high-quality and customized services to individuals experiencing homelessness, utilizing a trauma-informed lens.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Conduct initial health assessments of new admissions to identify immediate health concerns and ongoing medical needs.

· Provide wound care, first aid, and other basic medical treatments as needed (within the scope of practice).

· Coordinate PCP appointments or other medical follow-ups upon admission.  

· Provide medical case management and supportive services to individual members (caseload of 20-35).

· Provide wound care to members as needed.

· Document and chart all services provided on nurse charting form with accuracy and in real-time.

· Provide medication management to individuals including but not limited to medication monitoring, patient teaching, and supportive services to increase compliance with medication regimens.

· Work in collaboration with the rest of the Vagabond team- inform site leadership, case managers, and client’s care team of any medical and/or medication concerns.

· Maintain medication logs and medication storage in compliance with safety standards and industry standards of care.

· Participate in regular staff meetings and trainings to stay updated on program developments and clients' progress

· Be able to notify the appropriate community agency in an emergency (i.e., police, paramedics, fire department).

· Maintain open communication with direct supervisor, and individual and group supervisor(s).

· Ensure that medical services are reflective of the agency’s treatment model, which emphasizes member choice, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and psycho-social rehabilitation.

· Maintain accurate and confidential health records per HIPAA and program guidelines, document all care provided, and significant interactions.

· Conduct Health/Wellness and medication management groups.

· Conduct Health/Well checks daily

· Support with Meals times as needed

· Monitor and oversee the floor including communal areas, patios, bathrooms, dorms and showers, ensuring program guidelines are upheld and that the physical site is well-maintained and safe, including general cleaning duties

· Be visible on the floor at all times and actively engage and welcome clients

· Conduct regular, thorough walk-throughs of the facility

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Current California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse with a clear license.

· Minimum one year’s experience working with individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse issues.

· Able to physically lift, move, and position members as needed.

· Able to demonstrate acceptance toward members who may have poor coping skills and a high degree of cultural sensitivity to their needs.

· Experience completing medication logs to accepted industry standards.

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications.

· Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills.

· Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision.

· Valid CA Driver’s license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record.

· Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience working with those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions.

· CPR certification and additional training in emergency medical response preferred

· Experience completing DHS documentation.

· Experience with HMIS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Combination of field and office environment

· Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.

· On occasion walk or drive to different local sites

· Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments

· Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor

· May need to bend, stoop, twist and sit throughout the day