Medical Coordinator (LVN) - Day Shift

“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. IHH currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. Job Description The Medical Coordinator (LVN) 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 $34.00 - 36.00 per hour, depending on experienceThis position also qualifies for $1.50 swing shift differential and $3.00 graveyard shift differentialThe schedule for this position is 7am to 3:30pm, 5 days on, 2 days off. Sunday - ThursdayWork site may vary based on operational needs 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 notesAssess health status of patient upon arrival by conducting head to toe assessment and checking vitalsDetermine the patient’s insurance status, make follow up appointments with patient’s providers and reviewing medication listEstablish and maintain a care planSet weekly goals for patient to complete to assist with medical or social reintegration, verify goal completion, and assess medical needsConduct morning, afternoon, and evening checks for all assigned clients to observe wellbeing, ensuring there is no change in medical conditions since hospital dischargeLink clients to medical services when necessary (insurance, PCP, specialists, referrals)Coordinate home health visits (if needed) and follow-up on medical appointmentsPromote health literacy by providing patient education with regards to clients’ illnesses, medications, preventative measures, treatment management and overall general healthArrange transportation for clients to and from medical appointments, as neededReport emergency situations to Supervisor/Manager and document incidentSeek proper level of care to assess and treat medical complicationInitiate medical response system when appropriateSupport 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 systemsComplete and update medication, vitals, progress notes and care planPerform administrative tasks such as answering phones and filing paperworkPrepare patient reports for billingMaintain proper inventory of medical supplies and medications Compliance/Safety: Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, Illumination Foundation policies and DHS standardsProvide patients with proper compliance forms upon admissionUtilize infection control measures according to OSHA standardsConduct medication reconciliation and ensure proper disposal and pickup of bio-medical/pharmaceutical wasteMaintain 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 California2 years of relevant experienceHigh School Diploma or equivalentBasic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data in spreadsheetsValid CA Driver’s License Preferred: Availability to work weekends and nightsHome Health nursing experience and experience working with populations dealing with addiction and behavioral health conditionsBilingual in English and SpanishProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Calendar) and KIPU or other electronic health record systems Benefits Medical Insurance funded by Illumination Health + Home (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the planDental and Vision InsuranceLife, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Health + HomeEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development Reimbursement401K with Company Matching10 days vacation PTO/year6 days sick PTO/year10 days holiday PTO/yearPotential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans Powered by JazzHR 22V6cipXxP