Vocational Jobs in Downey, CA

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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse to join their Street Medicine Program. This role involves providing compassionate, community-based healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The position requires delivering high-quality medical care in non-traditional settings, such as streets, encampments, and shelters, with the goal of bridging healthcare gaps for vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

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, non-judgmental environment.

Participate in outreach efforts, helping locate and engage unhoused individuals in need of medical services.

Coordinate care and referrals with community organizations and social service providers to address holistic patient needs.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Qualifications

Lived experience or significant experience working with unhoused or vulnerable populations.

Active and unrestricted 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.

Additional 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.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).

Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans : 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).

401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1 / 1, 4 / 1, 7 / 1, and 10 / 1).

Short Term Disability Insurance.

Term Life Insurance Plan.

• We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

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