Lamp Community ends homelessness of Los Angeles' most vulnerable individuals, primarily adults with mental illness, through a continuum of services and housing, enabling them to reach their highest level of self-sufficiency and community integration.
The Nurse will take a leadership role in medication and health issues at the Lodge and Frank Rice Access Center and will ensure the quality and adequacy of nursing services provided to members at these sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Document all services provided in clinically-appropriate progress notes Provide medication management to individuals including but not limited to medication administration, treatment and monitoring of side effects, monitoring and supportive services to increase compliance, etc.; inform psychiatrist, case manager, and mental health provider, as appropriate, of medication concerns/issues
Coordinate Lamp psychiatric services and appointments by working closely with psychiatrist and providing follow-up consultation to members
Train and provide indirect oversight of medication staff leads at Lamp sites
Prepare and ensure proper completion of the Nursing/Psychiatry Initial Intake documentation, including: Initial Medication Support Service form, Outpatient Medication Review form, Completion of psychiatrist MED goal on CCCP with doctor signature, Completion of nursing goal with signature (if applicable), Change of diagnosis (if applicable), Case management notes, Lab requisition requests and other associated documents, as requested,
Maintain medication logs and Lodge and FRAC medication storage in compliance with safety standards and industry standards of care
Provide medication consultation to staff and members as requested
Develop and conduct Health/Wellness and Medication Management groups
Develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records Coordinate medication support services with staff and provide direct linkage and/or support to advocates to ensure that members attend medical appointments for psychiatric medication monitoring, blood work, and obtaining psychiatric medications when prescribed
Maintain confidentiality of member files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines
QUALIFICATIONS
Proof of graduation from an approved nursing program with an associate’s degree or equivalent
California license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse
Minimum two years’ psychiatric nursing experience working with clients experiencing chronic homelessness and substance abuse
Able to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities effectively while working independently
Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills
Able to demonstrate acceptance toward members and a high degree of cultural sensitivity to their needs
Able to develop patient care programs within the clinical policies and program objectives and relating them to the funding requirements
Current, valid California Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision
Experience completing medication logs to accepted industry standards
Excellent customer service skills
Minimum 30 WPM typing speed preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Lamp is located in the Skid Row area of downtown and offers a competitive salary and benefits. Lamp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and herein reiterates its policy of Equal Opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
To Apply:
Please send salary history, cover letter, and resume to:
Lamp Community, Human Resources
526 San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Please indicate "NURSE" in the subject line.
Web: www.lampcommunity.org
Fax: 213.542.6549
email: jobs@lampcommunity.org
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