What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN for Interim Housing Site (Part-Time) position at Alcott Center For Mental Hlth?
Job Title : LVN - Interim Housing (Part-Time) - Fisher House
Department : Office of Diversion and Re-Entry Housing Program
Reports To : Program Manager
The Alcott Center for Mental Health Services, a nonprofit community mental health agency, is seeking an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse for our Office of Diversion and Re-Entry Housing Program. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care management and coordination of services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, integrated care to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness and substance addiction
- Provide basic nursing services as needed, including injections, to clients residing in interim supportive housing.
- Remain current in knowledge of Medi-Cal benefits and healthcare systems navigation
- Coordinate PCP appointments or other medical follow up appointments
- Provide medical case management / medication management to individuals including but not limited to medication monitoring, patient teaching, and supportive services to increase compliance with medication regimens
- Along with Program Manager, maintain medication logs for clients receiving psychiatry services from The People Concern
- Coordinate with pharmacy to ensure client medication is delivered on time
- Document and chart all services provided in appropriate charting form with accuracy and in real time
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external programs on behalf of clients to ensure continuity 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
- 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
- Maintain confidentiality at all times per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines
Requirements :
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
This a Part-Time Position with flexible scheduling with an expected 24 hours per week (2 12-Hour days or 3 8-Hour days).
Job Type : Part-time
Pay : $35.00 - $37.00 per hour
Expected hours : 24 per week
Medical specialties :
Physical setting :
Weekly schedule :
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License / Certification :
Ability to Relocate :
Work Location : In person
Weekly schedule :
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Expected hours : 24 per week
Salary : $35 - $37
