Licensed Vocational Nurse: Float

About Cardea Health:   

Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations. Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. We provide medical support to populations that experience homelessness.   

At Cardea, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for our open positions. We value your unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together.  

Primary Work Location: Float throughout several locations in East Bay and San Francisco. 

Schedule: 8-hour shifts 

Job Summary:   

Cardea Health seeks a highly motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse with a special interest in working with people experiencing homelessness to work as a Respite LVN. The LVN will be the primary point of clinical care at several of our locations. 

The ideal candidate will be invested in Cardea Health’s mission of serving marginalized populations with compassion and empathy. Cardea clinical staff need to be flexible, patient, and willing to work in challenging environments with a diverse population. Experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is highly desirable. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Provide quality care in accordance with Cardea Health policies, procedures, and standards. Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect 

• Conduct client intake assessments upon arrival to the program. Identify clinical needs and individualized goals of respite stay. Execute care plans for admitted clients in collaboration with primary and specialty care teams, medical directors, and clients 

• Provide clients with appropriate information and education to make informed choices related to medical care and treatment that reflect individual preferences 

• Maintain communication among other members of the clinical team. Communicate effectively to partner hospitals, community health clinics, homeless service providers, and other collaborating agencies 

• Evaluate and triage referrals to the program and communicate with referring partners on referral status 

• Work with team members to develop creative solutions to meet the needs of individual clients 

• Participate in the collection and maintenance of data on program operations for reporting and analytical purposes 

• Ensure adherence to infection control standards on site among staff and residents, including measures designed to stop the spread of Covid-19 

• Ensure that clinical documentation is current, timely, and accurate 

• Maintain confidentially in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 

• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies, follow up with MD communication or 911 activation 

•  Practice harm reduction principles, including interventions that minimize harmful effects of substance use while treating all residents with dignity and respect 

• Other duties as assigned 

• Constant work around and/or with people OR Interaction with patients, clients, and external customers 

• Clinical setting in a respite supportive housing site  

Minimum Required Skills & Qualifications:  

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing 

• Hold current license as a Registered Nurse through the California Board of Registered Nursing 

• Current Basic Life Support Certification 

• Must have personal, reliable transportation to and from work sites and shifts.