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About Interfaith Community Services:

At Interfaith, we empower individuals and families in need by providing essential resources and services with compassion and integrity. Together, we foster a community of hope, accountability, and dignity.

Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by Helping People Help Themselves. Interfaith is the most comprehensive nonprofit social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 200, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 17,000 community members annually.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do:

In the Licensed Vocational Nurse role, you’ll provide high-touch, community-based recuperative care services to individuals with serious and complex physical health, behavioral health and social service needs who are experiencing homelessness. This role supports clients in achieving or maintaining individual stability and prevent hospital admission or readmission and system disengagement by providing persistent outreach, advocacy, health education and coordination of care across multiple service domains. The LVN focuses on improving functioning, enhancing quality of life, and promoting long-term stability to prevent returning to homelessness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct daily rounds and assess client health, including checking and recording vital signs
• Monitor client progress and report significant changes to the supervising nurse or clinical program manager
• Engage in frequent client contact through scheduled or unscheduled visits, in program outreach, and telephonic support—often multiple times per week
• Provide weekly medication management, including but not limited to; assistance with organizing medication in pill organizer, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens, educating clients about medication purpose and potential side effects, assisting with prescription refills
• Perform at minimum weekly compliance checks to ensure medication list is present, and boxes are secure, up-to-date, and correctly stocked
• Assist patients with blood glucose monitoring and provide instruction in self-administered insulin injections
• Assists with basic nursing care, including but not limited to wound care, dressing changes, catheter care and hygiene support as needed
• Educate clients on medical conditions, self-care practices, diet, smoking cessation, and treatment compliance
• Support clients in achieving health-related goals by teaching disease management and wellness practices
• Promote clients’ self-determination by establishing individual care goals and educate clients on individual health conditions, medications, and self-care skills
• Assist with trainings and educate staff and clients on various medical/health related topics
• Provide support to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), interns, and volunteers withing the nursing department
• Review patient referrals and determines initial eligibility for services as needed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including vitals, medication logs, progress notes, and incident reports
• Assist with scheduling medical appointments and coordinating transportation to appointments scheduled as often as needed
• Communicate client health changes or concerns to interdisciplinary staff and external healthcare providers
• Collaborate with case managers with discharge planning to ensure linkage to medical resources and referrals and facilitate transition to stable or alternate housing
• Participate in case reviews, multidisciplinary team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards
• Ensure meeting rooms and medical supply areas are prepared and adequately stocked and maintained
• Participate in all staff meetings and trainings as requested
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Who You Are:

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll:

• Valid and unrestricted LVN license in the state of California
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience, required
• Valid CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certificate/s to be completed within three (3) months of hire
• Experience in behavioral health, community health, or residential care, preferred.
• Experience working with clients who are medically fragile or experiencing homelessness, preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English), preferred

SKILLSETS / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated ability to apply professional nursing methods and techniques
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to identify problems, conduct research, and recommend effective solutions using sound judgment
• Ability to respond professionally and calmly to emergency and crisis situations
• Working knowledge of mental health, co-occurring disorders, substance use treatment models, and crisis intervention
• Knowledge of adult development and community/social service resources
• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries and uphold strict confidentiality standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to multitask efficiently, prioritize workload, and complete work accurately and independently

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Primarily office-based work environment
• Frequent use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment
• Regular interaction with staff, clients, and external partners in a professional setting
• Ability to remain in a seated position for extended periods, with periodic standing and walking
• Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including keyboarding, filing, and handling office materials
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 25–30 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and grasp as necessary to perform essential job functions
• Ability to communicate effectively and exchange information verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Potential exposure to contagious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and bodily fluids, requiring adherence to infection control and safety protocols

Location: Onsite/Escondido

Hourly Rate: $30.12-$32.95

Hours:

• Tuesday -Friday : 10am-6:30pm and Saturday: 8am-4:30pm

****$500.00 Sign On Bonus****

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• AD&D / Group Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Early Release Days!
• Work Anniversary Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Home Ownership Assistance Program
• Casual Work Environment
• Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.