Licensed Vocational Nurse, Kensington Campus
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Kensington Campus
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Job Description
Role:Licensed Vocational Nurse
Reports to: Assistant Director Interim Housing
Program: 1102 Health and Wellness
Department: Health and Wellness
Location: Kensington Campusnd St West Lancaster CA 93536
Setting: Not 100% Onsite
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm
Status:Fulltime/NonExempt/NonManagement
Benefits:Medical Vision Dental Life Insurance 403(b) Retirement plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) etc.
Openings:1
SUMMARY:
The LVN Advocate will take a leadership role in medication and health issues in the program and will ensure the quality and adequacy of nursing services provided to members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete medical assessment intakes upon admission to Kensington.
- Coordinate PCP appointments or other medical follow ups upon admission.
- Provide medical case management and supportive services to individual members (caseload of 2030).
- Provide wound care to members as needed.
- Document chart and file all services provided on nurse charting forms 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 SOLAR team inform NP case manager and mental health provider as appropriate of any medical and/or medication concerns.
- Maintain medication logs and medication storage in compliance with safety standards and industry standards of care.
- Provide crisis intervention assistance when needed.
- Be able to notify the appropriate community agency in an emergency (i.e. police paramedics fire department)
- Obtain vital signs twice a day am/pm times; once a month take weights measurements and upon intake.
- Help transfer lift raise and turn residents; utilize proper lifting and body mechanics to prevent personal injury
- Provide oneonone personal care assistance to residents as directed (grooming feeding and other support).
- Assist in toileting needs of residents and empty drainage collection devices
- Assist members to maintain their bedroom areas clean report to members advocate any issues
- Assist with meal service and cleaning of kitchen and dining hall.
- Assist with organizing linen closets toiletries nursing areas.
- Maintain open communication with direct supervisor individual and group supervisor(s).
- Cooperatively and cohesively work with other parties involved in the members case.
- Participate in biweekly staff meetings biweekly nursing meetings weekly individual and monthly supervision.
- Ensure that medical services are reflective of the agencys treatment model which emphasizes member choice harm reduction traumainformed care and psychosocial rehabilitation.
- Conduct Health/Wellness and medication management groups.
- Maintain confidentiality of member files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
- 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 Drivers license reliable car auto insurance and an acceptable driving record.
- Able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
- Minimum 35 WPM typing speed preferred.
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
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
- Act as a role model
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
- Continuously learn and improve
- Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
- Hear and provide honest specific and direct feedback
- Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
- Collaborate
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to nondiscrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon jobrelated qualifications regardless of race color age sex religion national origin disability ancestry marital status credit history sexual orientation arrest and court record genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles Countys largest social services agencies The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fiftyeight years of work in the community The People Concern is a leading provider of and advocate for evidencebased solutions to the multifaceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve we provide a fully integrated system of care including outreach interim housing mental and medical health care substance abuse services domestic violence services life skills & wellness programs and permanent supportive housing tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals survivors of domestic violence challenged youth and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concerns model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multifaceted obstacles in their lives become their best selves and ultimately connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- TELUS Health
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary Short and LongTerm Disability
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Discounts on Hotels Theme Parks Concerts Movies Restaurants & More
- The People Concern University & Certificates
- Corporate Discounts
Other details
- Job FamilyBrooke
- Pay TypeHourly
- Min Hiring Rate$35.00
- Max Hiring Rate$38.00
- Travel RequiredYes
- Job Start DateMonday June 2 2025
Employment Type
Hourly
