Licensed Vocational Nurse

Description

About Cardea Health:

Cardea Health is an Oakland based nonprofit healthcare organization founded to connect marginalized populations to the clinical and supportive services they need to improve their health, remain stably housed in their community, and age in place. Cardea Health’s programs fill a critical – and growing – gap in the system of care.  Among people experiencing homelessness, a growing number are living with complex medical needs. They face poor quality of life, increased morbidity and mortality, and medical and social destabilization. But they have few housing options: they need a higher level of care than what is offered through permanent supportive housing, but they do not wish to live in an institutional setting and have limited access to hospice or palliative care.  

Cardea Health specifically targets this vulnerable population, providing a range of clinical services within permanent supportive housing sites to both address their medical needs and allow them to live independently in their communities, addressing a critical need within the system of care. 

About this Role:  

Schedule: Full time or Part Time

Hours: 12:30PM - 9:00PM

The Kelly Cullen Community is located in the Tenderloin neighborhood and is home to 174 individuals with extremely low incomes, including those that experienced homelessness and are currently living with health challenges. On-site social services are run by the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, clinical services are provided by Cardea Health.  

Cardea Health Licensed Vocational Nurses assist clients with their medical care needs, implement nursing care plans and maintain medical records. LVNs at the KCC will administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled clients. LVNs may advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management services.   

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:  

• Hold current license as Licensed Vocational Nurse through the California Board of Registered Nursing. 

• Current Basic Life Support Certification 

• Current two years of experiences as a Registered Nurse 

• Experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is highly desirable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Collaborate with housing staff to facilitate resident enrollment in medical benefits, connection with medical home, and other social services. 

• Collaborate with resident’s Primary Care and other professional disciplines to ensure effective care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes. 

• Ensure residents are provided with appropriate information to make informed choices related to treatment and that care reflects resident preferences. 

• Maintain communication with Homekey partner pharmacies, facilitate safe medication use on site in accordance with individual resident needs. 

• Ensure adherence to infection control standards on site among staff and residents. 

• In collaboration with housing agency, ensure daily wellness of residents. 

• Identify and respond to immunization needs of residents. 

• Plan and execute population health interventions among residents and staff that contribute to facility safety and health. 

• Ensure that clinical documentation is current, timely, and accurate. 

• Maintain confidentially in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 

• Utilize and contribute to Alameda County data platforms such as the Community Health Record, Salesforce platform, and others. 

• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies on site, follow up with MD communication or 911 activation. 

• Facilitate post-hospital transition plan of care for OAKDAYS residents discharged from Emergency Department or inpatient hospital stays. 

• Plan and execute interventions to reduce number of ambulatory-sensitive Emergency Department visits. 

• Practice harm reduction principles on site, including interventions that minimize harmful effects of substance use while treating all residents with dignity and respect. 

• Other duties and responsibilities as required. 

Physical Demands: 

• Stand constantly. 

• Walk frequently. 

• Reach and twist/turn with hands and arms. 

• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds or more.  

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. 

• Employees may occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  

Work Environment:  

• Employees have direct contact with clients/patients while administering care.  

• This position will require traveling to other office locations or off-site meetings as required by the job.  

• Working remotely at the discretion of the Director of Operations. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Competitive Rate of Pay (Hourly Pay range $40-$57) 

• Excellent Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life & 401K 

Cardea Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Cardea Health is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or veteran status. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the state of California and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance