Nurse Outreach Specialist

3 weeks ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Special Service for Groups, Inc- HOPICS Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse Outreach Specialist to join our team at Special Service for Groups, Inc- HOPICS. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional clinical services to physically ill and disabled, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed, and developmentally disabled consumers.

The Nurse Outreach Specialist will work under the supervision of the Program Manager and Program Supervisor, as part of a multidisciplinary team, to perform clinical services in connection with outreach to, and treatment of consumers. The incumbent will also be provided technical guidance, consultation, and supervision to enhance their skill in developing bio-psycho-social assessments, formulating effective health treatment plans, and documenting and reporting in accordance with ethical and legal mandates.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, with experience working with homeless populations, and a passion for providing high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, and will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct physical health assessments with consumers to obtain information to complete a comprehensive biological/psychological/social assessment;
  • Develop and implement effective health treatment plans that correlate with multidisciplinary diagnoses;
  • Provide nursing care and services in outreach locations, including interviewing and examining patients, and formulating care plans;
  • Assess for immediate medical needs and coordinate access to urgent or emergency services if needed;
  • Collaborate with team members to determine if the client has health care coverage and medical home, and assist the client with linkage to medical home;
  • Provide health screenings, basic physical assessments, health education, and other health-related tasks within the scope of practice as assigned by the E6 Program Manager and Program Supervisor;
  • Document effectively in accordance with established standards of care on a daily basis;
  • Participate in all required meetings, training, collaborations, and multi-disciplinary team meetings within the program and be prepared to discuss, educate, present, or evaluate the nature and progress of presenting issues;
  • Assume other tasks as assigned and required for this position assigned by the E6 Program Manager;
  • Participate in weekly supervision (individual and group);
  • Be able to work effectively and produce quality work under pressure.

Requirements

  • Completion of Nursing training from an accredited college or university in Nursing, including supervised clinical experience;
  • Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the California Board of Registered Nursing (Active and in Good Standing) or a Licensed Vocational Nurse with the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (Active and in Good Standing);
  • Ability to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds;
  • Ability to work with homeless clients in the field;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally with collaborative entities;
  • Neat and professional appearance;
  • Attention to detail and punctuality are required;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet;
  • Experience working with homeless persons with co-occurring issues (mental/health/disabilities/substances);
  • Be able to work with co-occurring populations that present with any stand-alone or combination of mental illness, health conditions, and substance-related concerns;
  • You must be able to report (verbal/written) in accordance with the law all legal issues that surface (i.e. Tarasoff, child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, danger to self/others and grave disability, etc.);
  • Professional experience working within a multidisciplinary team;
  • Be able to coordinate the submission of client documentation if unable to work;
  • If in recovery, a minimum of three (3) years of being drug and alcohol-free is required;
  • You must be able to produce verification of Employment Eligibility and pass a Background Clearance;
  • TB test required (not more than (3) months prior to or (7) days after the Date of Hire, and renewed annually thereafter),
  • CPR and First Aid Certification are required within 30 days of employment with the company, and a valid Driver's License and auto insurance are required.

Working Conditions

This position is responsible to work in any and all environments, including homeless encampments, in all areas of Service Planning Area 6. This position will require extensive interaction with homeless individuals, individuals with severe physical and mental disabilities, the possibility of individuals with infectious diseases, stray animals, moving vehicles, and other possible dangers associated with working in areas of high crime. You may be exposed to aggressive/hostile clients. Incumbents must be ready to deal with traumas that may trigger personal trauma; must work in conjunction with other collaborative staff members; communicate with many sources including courts, the Department of Children and Family Services, Law Enforcement, and other community agencies. Local automobile travel will be required. There is some responsibility to work in noisy environments where adults are free to talk loudly and expressively. You must be able to work effectively and produce quality work under pressure. While driving to training or performing other duties there may be exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time, noise, moving vehicles, high crime rate areas, odors, fumes, pollen, etc.

Physical Requirements

The Incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, typing, thinking, writing, walking, driving, carrying

(max. 25 lbs), listening, speaking.

Mental Requirements

The incumbent is to be able to perform effectively under any and all of the following: unpredictable situations, crises, constant distractions, interruptions, uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; be able to process information, think and conceptualize. You must be able to effectively deal with personal trauma that may be triggered.

Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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