Licensed Vocational Nurse, Arleta, CA

Position Information POSITION TITLE: Licensed Vocational Nurse / Medical Coordinator REPORTS TO: Licensed Vocational Nurse Manager LOCATION: Arleta, CA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

HOURLY RATE: $28.85 - $31.25

Schedule(s) Available Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Overview The Medical Coordinator works in our Recuperative Care Program to provide post-hospital care, while creating a healthy, safe, and home‑like environment for guest quality of life. Medical Coordinators have excellent bedside manners, are team players and have a “whatever it takes” attitude. The Recuperative Care Program provides quality and compassionate care and empowers those we serve. Responsibilities and Initiatives Facilitate hospital discharge process and patient assessment/engagement to program Perform medical assessment intake and discharge plan of care Maintain current guest chart via existing CRM database daily Conduct medical/wellness checks, medication regimen education, preventative measures and medical insurance follow up Coordinate and provide linkages for guest’s medical appointments and follow‑up Collaborate with Intake to ensure appropriate eligible to recuperative services and admission of required DMEs and Home Health needs Participate in weekly internal and external case conferencing, board review team meetings, monthly staff meetings, trainings, and in‑services Provide advocacy on guest behalf when needed and in tandem with LVN manager instructions Manage a caseload of a minimum 15 guests with flexibility to manage more to meet the needs of the facility Track and complete guest information on existing database specific to progress and plan of care Adhere to administrative hours to complete all required documentation Project a positive professional image and adhere to organizational dress code Be flexible to accommodate schedule changes to meet the needs of the facility Perform administrative tasks such as charting, guest summaries and answering phones Complete additional tasks/duties as required to meet the needs of the facility, not to impede primary responsibilities Always follow NHF policies and procedures Requirements LVN License or bachelor’s degree in nursing Current American Heart Association BLS (CPR/First Aid/AED) Up-to-date TB test required Recent work experience with homeless patients (preferred) Bilingual in Spanish (preferred) Reliable transportation Finger printing/live scan background required Proven ability to remain calm and focused when working under stressful situations Experience working with substance abuse and dually diagnosed guests, as well as patients from diverse socio‑economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds Effective communication and social skills are essential to build and maintain relationships with guests and fellow employees Proven ability to meet challenging deadlines, prioritise and organise effectively Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, web browser and typing skills Physical Requirements Frequent standing, walking, and extended sitting; frequently bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulders, twist, turn, kneel, push/pull, and move up to 50 pounds. Must utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication. Noise level is high in some guest care areas; must be able to hear equipment alarms, overhead pages, and direct verbal communication. Benefits National Health Foundation addresses social determinants of health through research‑proven strategies such as improving food access, housing, built environment, and education for under‑resourced communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr AdvisaCare