Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

At Habitat Health we envision a world where older adults experience an independent and joyful aging journey in the comfort of their homes enabled by access to comprehensive health care. Habitat Health provides personalized coordinated clinical and social care as well as health plan coverage through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in collaboration with our leading healthcare partners including Kaiser Permanente.

Habitat Health offers a fully integrated experience that brings more good days and a sense of belonging to participants and their caregivers. We build engaged fulfilled care teams to deliver personalized care in our centers and in the home. And we support our partners with scalable solutions to meet the health care needs and costs of aging populations.

Habitat Health is growing and were looking for new team members who wish to join our mission of redefining aging in place. To learn more visit.

Role Scope:

We are looking for a compassionate detail-oriented Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our interdisciplinary team at our PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) center. The LVN plays a critical role in delivering high-quality person-centered care to our participantsprimarily frail seniorswithin the day center and clinic setting. Under the supervision of an RN the LVN provides nursing care assists with clinic operations performs triage and supports health and wellness activities while contributing to our engagement-focused care environment that supports both participant outcomes and organizational sustainability.

Clinical Care Coordination

• Provide direct nursing care and treatments to PACE participants as directed by the RN and/or physician

• Administer medications and injections monitor vital signs and observe participant health status

• Conduct triage of participants presenting with acute or urgent needs using standardized protocols to prioritize care and alert the RN or provider as needed

• Perform assessments and document participant conditions responses to treatments and changes in health status

• Assist with intake evaluations wound care and chronic disease management under clinical protocols

• Implement care plan interventions with attention to both clinical outcomes and participant engagement

• Support the management of participant caseloads in collaboration with RN Case Managers

• Coordinate care transitions between home day center and other care settings

• Support infection control and safety protocols in the clinic and day center environment

• Perform other duties as assigned

Documentation and Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR)

• Document participant assessments interventions and responses according to established protocols

• Ensure all nursing documentation supports eligibility criteria and demonstrates medical necessity

• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to documentation excellence

• Adhere to all PACE regulations policies and procedures while maintaining participant dignity

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Contribute to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) approach assisting with participant assessments care delivery and communication with other team members as well as to quality improvement activities

• Collaborate effectively with RNCMs physicians therapists social workers and other team members

• Support the integration of participant preferences into the clinical care approach

• Facilitate communication between participants caregivers and the interdisciplinary team

• Contribute to care plan development and implementation from a nursing perspective

• Coordinate care with external providers and services as needed (e.g. specialty appointments DME vendors)

Participant Engagement

• Build therapeutic relationships with participants that support both clinical outcomes and quality of life

• Implement engagement strategies that enhance participant well-being

• Educate participants and caregivers on medication management nutrition hygiene and other health topics

• Support participant autonomy and decision-making while addressing safety considerations

• Contribute to a culture of compassionate person-centered care across all interactions

Qualifications:

• Current California LVN license in good standing

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience preferably in geriatrics home health or adult day health care

• CPR/BLS certification required

• Strong clinical organizational and communication skills

• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

• Compassionate respectful and committed to the care of older adults

• Ability to work in various care settings (clinic day center participant homes)

• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

• Aligns with our purpose and our values and is excited about living those out in daily practice

• Ability to lead with influence especially for cross-functional roles

Nice to have:

• Previous PACE program experience

• Geriatric certification or specialized training

• Experience with interdisciplinary team models

• Bilingual skills (e.g. Spanish Cantonese Tagalog)

• Familiarity with value-based care models

Compensation:

We take into account an individuals qualifications skillset and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for medical/dental/vision insurance short and long-term disability life insurance flexible spending accounts 401(k) savings paid time off and company-paid holidays. The expected salary range for this position is $31 - $37 per hour and is a bonus-eligible position. The actual offer will be at the companys sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations including the final candidates qualifications years of experience skillset and geographic location.

Vaccination Policy including COVID-19

At Habitat Health we aim to provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this please note that we have vaccination policies to keep both our team members and participants safe. For covid and flu we require either proof of vaccination or declination form and required masking while in participant locations as a safe and essential requirement of this role. Requests for reasonable accommodations due to an applicants disability or sincerely held religious beliefs will be considered and may be granted based upon review. We also require that team members adhere to all infection control PPE standards and vaccination requirements related to specific roles and locations as a condition of employment.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion:

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Habitat Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications without regard to race color religion creed sex gender (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status military or veteran status age national origin ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or other status protected by applicable law.

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