About Us:

VOALA Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans� services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE: $44.81 - $47.17 Per Hour

BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing services for this residential Recuperative program. As a patient advocate, the RN will also provide limited physical examinations, medication support, and work with the primary healthcare providers for the clients.  Schedules medical and mental health appointment for clients as appropriate.  Conducts group education for clients related to relevant medical conditions, and in-service training for program staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides nursing services including: monitoring of medications, monitoring vitals, direct communication with medical providers on-site for referrals to other providers and community health resources, health instruction to patients, and instruction and relevant training for program staff including monitoring of self-administration of prescribed medication.
• Designs and provides a comprehensive health services plan for each client that includes a broad range of medical services including assisting clients and disabled veterans with physical and emotional needs, and referral to appropriate service providers; schedules medical and mental health appointments.
• Documents patient's current medication list, including: name of prescriber, names of medication, dosages, frequency, duration and start date
• Participates in weekly case review with Program Staff to ensure best quality care for clients, and continuous improvement of services.
• Acts as liaison between Program Staff and Medical Providers, in order to coordinate best care of clients
• Maintain electronic health records and hard copy documentation of all services provided
• Provides group education on medical conditions for clients and in-service training for program staff
• Other Tasks that may be required by the Program Manager
• Other duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Consult with Program Staff and leadership regarding medical care to clients; oversee provision of medical services to clients
• Design health services plan for program clients, coordinate care with primary and other healthcare providers
• Train staff on monitoring client self administration of prescribed medication, documentation requirements and other medical training as appropriate
• Weekly review of clients� care with program staff, coordinate reviews with primary care providers
• Liaison between Program and primary care providers
• Maintain accurate health records of clients
• Other duties as required and may be subject to change

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Current and valid California license Registered Nurse
• Valid Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of work experience as an RN

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor�s degree in Nursing, Nurse Science, or Public Health Administration (or closely related field)
• Experience with Veteran population
• Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with mental health, substance use disorder, and veterans
• Experience working with the homeless population
• Bilingual (English/Spanish � written and oral)

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.