LVN for Street Medicine

$64,709 - $72,800/Yr

University of Southern California - Alhambra, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Alhambra, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for Street Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC plays a crucial role in providing care coordination and transitional primary care to unsheltered homeless individuals in Los Angeles. This full-time, in-person position emphasizes high-quality care for complex patients and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team. The LVN will engage in direct patient care, documentation, and advocacy, ensuring that the needs of vulnerable populations are met effectively.

Responsibilities

• Accurately obtains and records patient vitals and medical history.
• Conducts follow-ups with patients via phone calls, encampment visits, and visits to other settings where patients can be found.
• Recognizes changes in the patient's physical and mental condition, takes appropriate action by notifying physician and/or nursing supervisor.
• Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory.
• Provides comprehensive medical record documentation that reflects all aspects of care provided during each encounter.
• Promotes security by alerting appropriate personnel for safety, fire and other unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide individualized interventions and services to promote restoration of health and achievement of patient health goals.
• Provides client care coordination in a manner that is non-discriminatory and non-judgmental.
• Acts as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient and community agencies.
• Works closely with Street Medicine Registered Nurses, Nursing Supervisor and Clinical Coordinator, Physician/Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, and several team members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited vocational nursing program required.
• Must have passed the NCLEX-PN licensing examination.
• Valid California Vocational Nursing license.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year experience with unhoused population.
• Demonstrated intrapersonal skills and knowledge of patient care and/or needs.
• Venipuncture certification.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $31.11 to $35.00.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.