Street Medicine Nurse - LVN; West Hollywood, CA

Position: Street Medicine Nurse - LVN (West Hollywood, CA)
At Healthcare in Action, we serve patients experiencing homelessness through an innovative “street medicine” approach by contracting with Medicare and Medicaid health plans as well as hospitals and health systems.

Street medicine entails using a medically equipped van to deliver medical care directly to people experiencing homelessness in locations such as parking lots, encampments, and parks.

The Peer Navigator supports members who are experiencing/ are at risk of experiencing homeless with managing their own health in the
** Downtown LA/West Hollywood/Marina Del Rey, CA Area**.  Assist in motivating behavioral changes in patients to improve health outcomes through education, peer support, housing & resource navigation, and the relaying of shared experience.

The Street Medicine LVN will support members who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness with managing their own health by providing direct care as a healthcare provider through coordination of care with the Healthcare in Action clinical team on the street. Assist in motivating behavioral changes in patients to improve health outcomes in members through education, peer support, and the relaying of shared experiences.
** Care is delivered through a mobile van setting or on the street in and around the West Hollywood area.
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* Responsibilities include:

** The Street Medicine Nurse LVN will conduct physical exams and assessments including taking medical histories document patient’s health conditions; conduct wellness exams, administer vaccinations and draw blood for lab tests (if necessary).  Provide wound care and patient monitoring.

Organize and complete an individualized Care Plan for each patient.
* Develop care plans in collaboration with patients, peer nav, and primary care physicians. Educate and advise on medical issues as needed. Consult with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and Medical Director as needed. Ensure Primary Care Physicians are aware of patient’s health conditions and progress.
* Provide health education to patients. Work with patients in the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and management of patient's adjustment to chronic health problems.
* Provide referrals both internally and externally to appropriate medical resources.

The Street Nurse LVN will engage with providers and patients to create a trusting environment. Maintain a safe, efficient, and pleasant environment conducive to optimum patient wellbeing, in conformance with recognized standards. Function in a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care professionals in the clinical management of patients. Maintain a good working relationship with other personnel, medical staff, and administration.

Follow company policies and procedures:
* For the proper handling of lab specimens and biohazardous waste.
* Document patient visit/interaction accurately and timely.
* Report suspicious, unethical, or illegal conduct and cooperate with approved investigations and inspections.

Develop an understanding of Health Plan’s encounter data submission process and CMS requirements.  Participate in the grievance, audit and continuing education, quality assurance, and quality improvement programs.  Serve as an on-going resource to providers and case management teams. Serve on and participate in appropriate clinical committees, as assigned.

Provide clinical Leadership of teams, consisting of social workers and peer navigators and function as a liaison to the overseeing physician and psychiatrist.
* Monitor, train, and coach patients on how to live with chronic conditions to ensure health goals are met.
* Collaborate with SCAN, Healthcare in Action team, and Quality Improvement team to achieve corporate goals.

Function as part of the care team, with an advanced degree of knowledge, skill and expertise in history taking, physical exam, treatment, and clinical care management of patients.
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing…