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Medical Coordinator (LVN) - Day Shift

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Illumination Health + Home

Sylmar, California

Shift
8-hour days
Unit
Psych

Posted Aug 28

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour days · 3 a week
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
Practice
KIPU charting
Setting
Recuperative Care
Accepts
LVN
More role details
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
CA nursing median $56/hr

CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $88/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $70/hr, across 2909 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Shift differential
+$1.50/hr

About this role

“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.” Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Health + Home is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IH+H currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.

Job Description

The Medical Coordinator is responsible for delivering high quality medical care and influencing positive outcomes for patients experiencing homelessness in the recuperative care setting. We have many schedules available for this role, including weekends and nights.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience. This position also qualifies for $1.50 swing

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  • shift differential and $3 graveyard
  • shift differential.

The schedule for this position is Thursday - Saturday from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Workdays may vary.

Responsibilities

Client Care

Perform initial intake to ensure that an appropriate care plan is established based on discharge information from the hospital or primary care notes Assess health status of patient upon arrival by conducting head to toe assessment and checking vitals Determine the patient’s insurance status, make follow up appointments with patient’s providers and reviewing medication list Establish and maintain a care plan Set weekly goals for patient to complete to assist with medical or social reintegration, verify goal completion, and assess medical needs. Conduct morning, afternoon, and evening checks for all assigned clients to observe wellbeing, ensuring there is no change in medical conditions since hospital discharge. Link clients to medical services when necessary (insurance, PCP, specialists, referrals).

Coordinate home health visits (if needed) and follow-up on medical appointments. Promote health literacy by providing patient education with regards to clients’ illnesses, medications, preventative measures, treatment management and overall general health. Arrange transportation for clients to and from medical appointments, as needed Report emergency situations to Supervisor/Manager and document incident Seek proper level of care to assess and treat medical complication Initiate medical response system when appropriate Support patient recuperation by providing necessary items and space needed to rehabilitate and assisting with the upkeep of the facility.

Administrative/Record Keeping

Enter patient information and case notes into EHR and other documentation systems. Complete and update medication, vitals, progress notes and care plan Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones and filing paperwork. Prepare patient reports for billing. Maintain proper inventory of medical supplies and medications.

Compliance/Safety

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, Illumination Foundation policies and DHS standards. Provide patients with proper compliance forms upon admission Utilize infection control measures according to OSHA standards. Conduct medication reconciliation and ensure proper disposal and pickup of bio-medical/pharmaceutical waste. Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring the cleanliness of the med room, wound care room, and medication storage room.

Qualifications

Required

Current and non-restricted LVN license in California 2 years of relevant experience. High School Diploma or equivalent. Basic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data in spreadsheets. Valid CA Driver’s License.

Preferred

Availability to work weekends and nights Home Health nursing experience and experience working with populations dealing with addiction and behavioral health conditions. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and KIPU or other electronic health record systems.

Benefits

Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Health + Home (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan Dental and Vision Insurance Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Health + Home Employee Assistance Program Professional Development Reimbursement 401K with Company Matching 10 days vacation PTO/year 6 days sick PTO/year 10 days holiday PTO/year Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans

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Requirements

  • LVN

Benefits

  • AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
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  • 401(k) matching
  • Professional development assistance

Place

City
Sylmar, California
State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Sylmar sits at the northern edge of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, where suburban streets meet the foothills of the Angeles National Forest. Known historically for its olive groves, it offers a quieter, more spacious feel than much of the city, with equestrian trails and mountain views — a practical home base for nurses who want LA access without dense.

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On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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