LVN (Monday & Tuesday)
Los Angeles, California
Posted Aug 17
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour weekends only2 shifts · 16 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Behavioral Health
- License
- LVN licenseCurrent and valid California LVN license
- Term
- Agency
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current and valid California LVN license Check your license
- License
- Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to be insured Check your license
- Certification
- CPR certification
- Experience
- Experience in health sciences, social services, mental health, or related field
- Experience
- Experience working in trauma-informed or harm-reduction–based environments
- Also asks
- Strong understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
- Also asks
- Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- Also asks
- Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and effective in high-stress situations or when engaging with challenging client behaviors
- Also asks
- Live Scan clearance
- Also asks
- Bilingual skills or cultural competency working with diverse populations
- Also asks
- Passion for community health, behavioral health, and serving underserved populations
Preferred
- Experience
- 1–3 years of clinical experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or other complex needs 1–3 years of clinical experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or other complex needs (preferred)
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Weekends required
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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.
Schdule
Schedule
Saturday & Sunday
Hours: 8-hour shifts Status: Contract (Month-to-Month)
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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