Licensed practical nurse jobs in Los Angeles, CA

About the role

Job Title: SUD Licensed Vocational Nurse   Department: Substance Abuse Disorder   Reports To: SUD  Program Director   Job Summary:   The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the S ubstance Abuse Disorder   focuses on delivering compassionate, high-quality medical care to individuals.  The LVN will address a range of conditions, including chronic   substance abuse   management   via administration of Medicated Assisted Treatment , acute care, and preventive services   including administrating drug and alcohol screenings.   Key Responsibilities   • Deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician    • Document all service contacts on  a timely  basis including face-to-face assessment , physical  screenings.    • Oversee Medicated Assisted Treatment Program   • Work with  Mental  Health Department to screen mental health referrals and act as a liaison for SUD and behavioral health collaboration.    • Administer medications, treatments, and wound care as prescribed.   • Assist  in assessing patient  substance abuse  health needs, performing vital sign checks, and documenting findings accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).   • Administers urine and breathalyzer drug and alcohol screenings for enrolled patients as part of the SUD program.    • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary  Clinica  teams     • Educate patients on medication adherence, chronic disease management, and preventative  substance abuse  health practices.   • Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation in challenging situations.   • Ensure proper infection control practices while delivering  care   • Establish and  maintain  trust with patients, fostering a safe   environment.   • Participate in out reach work to connect patients in the community to our SUD Services    • Meets with Program Director and Medical Director as a means of enhancing professional growth,  reviewing  and processing the provision of case management, and dealing with  appropriate clinical , and administrative issues    • 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.   • Performs other duties as assigned by the program director, which are consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures    • Ensures all drug and alcohol tests are properly completed, documented, and compliant with regulatory standards    • Reports positive test results to assigned counselors or case managers and mandated agencies when  required     • Uploads and files drug and alcohol test results appropriately in patient records and communicates results to medical director    • Verifies patient eligibility for program benefits and  assists  eligible patients in obtaining them    • Conducts follow-ups and communicates appointment  information  to SUD Staff.    Qualifications:   • Lived experience or  significant experience  working with unhoused or vulnerable .   • Active and unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.   • Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably in community health, urgent care,  SUD,  or working with underserved populations.   • Current BLS/CPR certification.   • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in   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 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   • Capacity to lift, carry, and transport equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.   • Comfort working  with the Substance Abuse and transient population    • 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

What you'll bring

• Lived experience or  significant experience  working with unhoused or vulnerable.
• Active and unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in   challenging environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Comfortable delivering care in clinical settings.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or behavioral health challenges preferred.
• preferably in community health, urgent care,  SUD,  or working with underserved populations.