What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Medicine - LVN position at Clinica Romero?
Job Title: Street Medicine - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department: Street Medicine Program
Reports To: LVN Supervisor
Job Summary:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the Street Medicine Program provides compassionate, community-based healthcare services to individuals. The (LVN) will address a range of conditions, including chronic disease management, acute care, and preventive services. They will work in various environments, such as encampments, shelters, and transitional or permanent housing.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician or registered nurse (RN).
- Administer medications, treatments, and wound care as prescribed.
- Assist in assessing patient health needs, performing vital sign checks, and documenting findings accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary street medicine team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients on medication adherence, chronic disease management, and preventative health practices.
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation in challenging situations.
- Ensure proper infection control practices while delivering care in various field settings.
- Establish and maintain trust with patients, fostering a safe environment.
- Participate in outreach efforts.
- Coordinate care and referrals with community organizations and social service providers to address holistic patient needs (e.g., housing, food security, mental health services).
- Maintain and ensure proper inventory of medical supplies and equipment for mobile operations.
- Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and ethical standards in delivering care.
Qualifications:
- California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably in community health, urgent care, or working with underserved populations.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in diverse and challenging environments.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or behavioral health challenges preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Comfortable delivering care in outdoor and non-clinical settings.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods while providing care in various environments, including encampments, shelters, and mobile units.
- Capacity to lift, carry, and transport equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigating uneven terrain.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel as needed during patient care or outreach activities.
- Adequate manual dexterity to perform medical procedures, operate equipment, and manage electronic health records on portable devices.
- Visual and auditory acuity to perform essential functions such as patient assessments and effective communication.
- Capability to drive and sit for extended periods while traveling to outreach locations.
Salary : $69,000 - $80,000
