Licensed Vocational Nurse, E6 Weekend Outreach

Role: LVN E6 Weekend Outreach

Reports to: Program Manager

Program: 1501- County E6 SPA 4

Department: E6 Outreach

Location: E6 DTLA Office - 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 603, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Setting: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday: 8am-4:30pm;
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 8am-4:30pm (or flexible on which weekdays, but must work Saturday and Sunday)

Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management

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

Openings: 1

Job Description Summary:

The E6 Weekend Outreach LVN will function as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and provide street based therapeutic and intervention services to individuals experiencing homelessness that are high acuity due to medical and mental health issues. The LVN will take assume responsibility for addressing medication and health issues in the program and ensure that high quality nursing services is provided to clients of the E6 Outreach program. These service include medication management, medical assessment, and follow up regarding medical appointments.

Shift Schedule:
Saturday & Sunday: 8am - 4:30pm
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 8am - 4:30pm (or flexible on which weekdays, but must work Saturday and Sunday)

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive, integrated care to individuals experiencing street homelessness, mental illness and substance addiction
  
• Complete medical assessments in the field
  
• Coordinate PCP appointments or other medical follow ups appointments
  
• Provide medical case management and supportive services to individuals assigned
  
• Provide wound care to members as needed
  
• Document and chart all services provided in appropriate 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 team, and assist with any medical and / or medication concerns
  
• Work in collaboration with other agency and program staff, in order to coordinate services
  
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external programs on behalf of clients to ensure continuity of care
  
• Maintain medication logs and medication storage in compliance with safety standards and industry standards of care
  
• Provide crisis intervention assistance when needed
  
• Triage to appropriate community agency in an emergency (i.e., police, paramedics, fire department)
  
• Maintain open communication with direct supervisor and leadership team
  
• Cooperatively and cohesively work with all other providers (internal or external) involved in clients care
  
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and weekly individual supervision
  
• 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
  
• Conduct Health/Wellness and medication management groups
  
• Maintain confidentiality at all times per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines
  
• Assist members with becoming involved in daily activities, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community

Job Description Qualifications:

• Current, California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse with a clear license.
  
• Minimum one years' experience working with individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse issues
  
• Experience completing DHS documentation
  
• Able to physically lift, move, and position members as needed.
  
• 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.
  
• Valid CA Driver's license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
  
• Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid certification.

Job Description Work Environment:

• Office environment with occasional field activities
  
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds.
  
• May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor.
  
• May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day.
  
• Will necessitate working in busy and at times loud environments
  
• Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor