About Us:

VOALA

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PATHWAYS TO HOME

Pathways is the largest homeless shelter in Los Angeles, providing a diverse group of services, including: Comprehensive Case Management Services, Affordable Housing Assistance, Transitional Housing Programs, Permanent Housing Placements, JWCH Mobile Clinic, Department of Health Services, USC-HIV Study/Prevention.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides professional nursing services for this residential reentry program. As a patient advocate, the LVN will also provide limited physical examinations, medication support, and work with the primary healthcare providers for the clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides nursing services including: monitoring of medications, monitoring vitals, direct communication with medical providers on-site for referrals to other provides and community health resources, health instruction to patients, and instruction and in-servicing to counseling line staff including monitoring of self-administration of prescribed medication.
• Designs and provides a comprehensive health services plan for each client that includes a broad range of medical services including assisting clients with physical and emotional needs, and referral to appropriate service providers
• Documents patient's current medication list, including: name of prescriber, names of medication, dosages, frequency, duration and start date
• Participates in weekly case review with Program Staff to ensure best quality care for clients, and continuous improvement of services.
• Acts as liaison between Program Staff and Medical Providers, in order to coordinate best care of clients
• Maintain electronic health records and hard copy documentation of all services provided
• Other Tasks that may be required by the Program Manager

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Current and valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Valid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of work experience as an LVN

KNOWLEDGE:

• Possess a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure according to the general standards set forth by HIPAA

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

• Microsoft operating system navigation: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Familiar with Electronic Health Records

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflict, including dealing with un-cooperative clients.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to administer tuberculosis (TB) skin test and providing results
• Excellent communication skills at level necessary for taking patients' medical histories, understanding provider and supervisor instructions, and for accurately documenting patients' medical information
• Ability to effectively communicate with patient population and staff will demonstrating a high degree of diplomacy and tact

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with justice involved population
• Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with mental health and substance use disorder
• Experience working with the homeless population
• Bilingual (English/Spanish – written and oral)

VOALA BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Choice of 3 medical insurance plans
• Choice of 2 dental insurance plans (one plan for employee only; has no premium)
• Vision insurance plan
• Voluntary Supplemental Coverage
• Accidental Injury Coverage
• Hospital Care Coverage
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• 10 company paid holidays
• Company funded 401a retirement pension plan
• Optional employee contribution to 403b retirement savings plan
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Programs to maintain your health and well-being
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – (No cost to employee and 100% confidential)
• Company funded Short-term Disability Insurance (STDI) Insurance
• Company funded Long-term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.