LVN (Monday & Tuesday)
Los Angeles, California
This is an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join a collaborative care team that supports adults with complex medical and mental health needs-including individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders.
- Shift and hours
- Monday & Tuesday LVN (Monday & Tuesday)
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Behavioral Health adults with complex medical and mental health needs, homelessness, and substance use disorders
- License
- LVN license Current and valid California LVN licenseCalifornia LVN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- California LVN license Current and valid California LVN license Check your license
- Certification
- CPR certification
- Experience
- experience in health sciences, social services, mental health, or related field Experience in health sciences, social services, mental health, or related field
- Also asks
- understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards Strong understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
- Also asks
- proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- Also asks
- ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and effective in high-stress situations or when engaging with challenging client behaviors
- Also asks
- California driver’s license with clean driving record and insurability Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to be insured
- Also asks
- Live Scan clearance
Preferred
- Experience
- 1-3 years of clinical experience 1-3 years of clinical experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or other complex needs (preferred)
- Experience
- clinical experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or complex needs
- Experience
- experience working in trauma-informed or harm-reduction-based environments Experience working in trauma-informed or harm-reduction-based environments
- Also asks
- bilingual skills or cultural competency Bilingual skills or cultural competency working with diverse populations
- Also asks
- passion for community health, behavioral health, and serving underserved populations Passion for community health, behavioral health, and serving underserved populations
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- administering medications and injections, and monitoring clients with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders Provide essential nursing services, including administering medications and injections, and monitoring clients with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
- Day to day
- coordinate primary and specialty medical appointments Coordinate primary and specialty medical appointments to ensure timely and appropriate access to care.
- Day to day
- maintain medication records and coordinate with pharmacies Maintain accurate medication records and work with pharmacies to ensure prescriptions are filled and delivered correctly.
- Day to day
- provide client education on medication adherence and health literacy Offer education to clients to promote medication adherence, improve health literacy, and encourage overall wellness.
- Care model
- interdisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed, client-centered care Work as a key member of an interdisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, client-centered care.
- Day to day
- communicate with internal team and external healthcare providers Communicate effectively with both internal team members and external healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of services.
- Day to day
- crisis intervention and triaging to emergency services Provide crisis intervention as needed, including triaging clients to emergency services.
- Day to day
- participate in team meetings and one-on-one supervision sessions Actively contribute to team meetings and one-on-one supervision sessions to support continuous learning and care quality.
- Day to day
- complete documentation in EHR system Complete accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Day to day
- assist clients in accessing and navigating public health benefits and resources Remain informed about public health benefits and assist clients in accessing and navigating healthcare resources.
- Day to day
- adhere to HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards.
- Charting
- EHR
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on TEEMA Group’s careers page.
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Role
Summary
Are you a compassionate, mission-driven nurse looking to make a meaningful impact? This is an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join a collaborative care team that supports adults with complex medical and mental health needs—including individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. If you're passionate about trauma-informed care and thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered environment, this role is for you.
Duties
Direct Nursing Care & Care Coordination
Provide essential nursing services, including administering medications and injections, and monitoring clients with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
Coordinate primary and specialty medical appointments to ensure timely and appropriate access to care.
Maintain accurate medication records and work with pharmacies to ensure prescriptions are filled and delivered correctly.
Offer education to clients to promote medication adherence, improve health literacy, and encourage overall wellness.
Work as a key member of an interdisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed, client-centered care.
Communicate effectively with both internal team members and external healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of services.
Provide crisis intervention as needed, including triaging clients to emergency services.
Actively contribute to team meetings and one-on-one supervision sessions to support continuous learning and care quality.
Complete accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
Remain informed about public health benefits and assist clients in accessing and navigating healthcare resources.
Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations and confidentiality standards.
Required Qualifications
Current and valid California LVN license
Experience in health sciences, social services, mental health, or related field
1–3 years of clinical experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or other complex needs (preferred)
Strong understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and effective in high-stress situations or when engaging with challenging client behaviors
Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to be insured
Live Scan clearance
CPR certification
Desired
Qualifications
Experience working in trauma-informed or harm-reduction–based environments
Bilingual skills or cultural competency working with diverse populations
Passion for community health, behavioral health, and serving underserved populations
What’s in It for You
Purpose-Driven Work: Play a vital role in improving the lives of vulnerable adults through direct, impactful care.
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
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What's around it?
Los Angeles, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 14% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,933/mo
- Household income
- $81,939/yr, all local households, not nurse pay