Stjosephctr
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Outreach and Engagement
Stjosephctr, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Outreach and Engagement
Full-timeDepartment: Outreach and Engagement E6BackgroundSince 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and surrounding communities. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through comprehensive case management and integrated social service programs. The Center serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually.Job SummaryThe Licensed Vocational Nurse works as a team member of the multi-disciplinary homeless street outreach team, in collaboration with social service professionals, ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Los Angeles Department of Health Services for contracted agencies, as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. The E6 MDT Licensed Vocational Nurse will use the “whatever it takes” approach and strong clinical and medical lens to medically assess and help people experiencing homelessness get connected to adequate health care in order to obtain permanent housing.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide street-based outreach, navigation, health and mental health support to individuals experiencing homelessness.Provide health assessments and interventions to the severe and persistent chronically and mentally ill.Provide support and assistance to clients with accessing resources in the community.Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim and permanent supportive housing programs.Participate in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, program evaluation and program development.Coordinate and provide medical outreach services for individuals within the SPA-5 Service Area.Provide any needed or requested license-dependent physical or mental health service(s).Provide health education, resources, and liaison with community health providers and counseling on specific health issues.Dispense medication(s)/injection(s) as ordered by MD, NP, PA.Demonstrate responsibility for the proper transcribing, administration, monitoring, and managing of medications.Complete assessments regarding physical and mental health status and develop appropriate plan of care and interventions.Assist in the collection of health information and monitor health conditions.Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide linkage, outreach, community-based case management, housing, mental health and primary care services.Make independent assessments to identify individual needs and initiate communication and collaboration within the integrated team.Utilize evidence-based practices in service delivery.Participate in trainings that introduce different interventions effective with this population.Build collaborative partnerships with existing and new community resources and providers.Complete all documentation and maintain required paperwork for program compliance.Provide linkage support, coaching, counseling, mentoring, instruction, training, feedback and positive reinforcement for members.Advocate on behalf of individuals to help them obtain and keep health care benefits.Participate in professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills.Provide training and consultation to the team on physical health issues.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesMust be highly motivated and a self-starter with excellent organizational skills.Understanding of how to work effectively in a harm reduction environment.Knowledge of chronic health and mental health conditions affecting older adults and the homeless population.ExperienceExperience working with individuals who may be mentally ill, HIV positive, and/or have chemical dependency issues is highly desired.Experience working with under-served communities, especially homelessness is preferred.EducationAssociate degree or higher; graduate of a fully accredited school of nursing.Certificates, Licenses and RegistrationsCurrent California Licensed Vocational Nurse License.Valid automobile liability insurance.Travel RequirementsTravel to trainings around L.A. County, and will need to be mobile within SPA-5.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.EEOSJC (St. Joseph Center) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.The position requires an ability to work flexible hours including some early morning, evenings. A bilingual/bicultural background is a plus. Excellent Benefits package available.Status: Full time/Exempt.Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume.
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Full-timeDepartment: Outreach and Engagement E6BackgroundSince 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and surrounding communities. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through comprehensive case management and integrated social service programs. The Center serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually.Job SummaryThe Licensed Vocational Nurse works as a team member of the multi-disciplinary homeless street outreach team, in collaboration with social service professionals, ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Los Angeles Department of Health Services for contracted agencies, as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. The E6 MDT Licensed Vocational Nurse will use the “whatever it takes” approach and strong clinical and medical lens to medically assess and help people experiencing homelessness get connected to adequate health care in order to obtain permanent housing.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide street-based outreach, navigation, health and mental health support to individuals experiencing homelessness.Provide health assessments and interventions to the severe and persistent chronically and mentally ill.Provide support and assistance to clients with accessing resources in the community.Link clients to appropriate bridge/interim and permanent supportive housing programs.Participate in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, program evaluation and program development.Coordinate and provide medical outreach services for individuals within the SPA-5 Service Area.Provide any needed or requested license-dependent physical or mental health service(s).Provide health education, resources, and liaison with community health providers and counseling on specific health issues.Dispense medication(s)/injection(s) as ordered by MD, NP, PA.Demonstrate responsibility for the proper transcribing, administration, monitoring, and managing of medications.Complete assessments regarding physical and mental health status and develop appropriate plan of care and interventions.Assist in the collection of health information and monitor health conditions.Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide linkage, outreach, community-based case management, housing, mental health and primary care services.Make independent assessments to identify individual needs and initiate communication and collaboration within the integrated team.Utilize evidence-based practices in service delivery.Participate in trainings that introduce different interventions effective with this population.Build collaborative partnerships with existing and new community resources and providers.Complete all documentation and maintain required paperwork for program compliance.Provide linkage support, coaching, counseling, mentoring, instruction, training, feedback and positive reinforcement for members.Advocate on behalf of individuals to help them obtain and keep health care benefits.Participate in professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills.Provide training and consultation to the team on physical health issues.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesMust be highly motivated and a self-starter with excellent organizational skills.Understanding of how to work effectively in a harm reduction environment.Knowledge of chronic health and mental health conditions affecting older adults and the homeless population.ExperienceExperience working with individuals who may be mentally ill, HIV positive, and/or have chemical dependency issues is highly desired.Experience working with under-served communities, especially homelessness is preferred.EducationAssociate degree or higher; graduate of a fully accredited school of nursing.Certificates, Licenses and RegistrationsCurrent California Licensed Vocational Nurse License.Valid automobile liability insurance.Travel RequirementsTravel to trainings around L.A. County, and will need to be mobile within SPA-5.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.EEOSJC (St. Joseph Center) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.The position requires an ability to work flexible hours including some early morning, evenings. A bilingual/bicultural background is a plus. Excellent Benefits package available.Status: Full time/Exempt.Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume.
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