Licensed Vocational Nurse​/LVN

Description

OUR MISSION

Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is a novel national public health organization comprised of a multidisciplinary team of population and public health experts with backgrounds in infectious disease, public health, emergency medicine, primary care, cardiology, pediatrics, psychiatry, community health work (CHW), nursing and advanced practice pharmacy. We work nearly exclusively with underrepresented communities, fundamentally addressing health-care disparities and the social determinants of health (SDoH) that have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing the following:

• People experiencing homelessness
• Indigenous communities
• Immigrant communities
• Rural communities
• BIPoC communities
• LGBTQIA+ communities
• Justice-impacted communities

The WEA team is diverse, inclusive, and nimble enough to assemble teams of healthcare professionals within days using our proven local staff recruitment models to address population health crises and communicable disease outbreaks. The WEA team’s partnership model is collaborative and allows hospitals, health jurisdictions, state/local government agencies to provide timely care using equity-based strategies for individuals and marginalized communities.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care and clinical support within Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and street-medicine programs serving individuals experiencing homelessness and other underserved populations. This role operates exclusively in community-based, mobile, and non-traditional settings (e.g., street outreach, shelters, encampments), collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver accessible, trauma-informed care and support care coordination efforts.

• Deliver direct patient care in community-based and street-medicine settings in accordance with LVN scope of practice, ECM requirements, and organizational protocols
• Assist licensed providers with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures conducted in non-traditional settings
• Administer approved medications and vaccinations as ordered by licensed providers
• Perform venipuncture and blood draws for laboratory testing, including proper specimen handling, labeling, and transport
• Perform routine clinical procedures, including:
  • Obtaining and documenting vital signs
  • Collecting laboratory specimens and performing CLIA-waived tests as ordered
  • Wound care, dressing changes, and basic first aid
• Monitor patients for adverse or allergic reactions following medication or treatment administration and initiate emergency measures per protocol
• Conduct health assessments and screenings during street outreach, shelter-based events, and mobile medical operations
• Provide patient education related to medications, disease prevention, harm reduction, and basic health maintenance
• Handle, store, and manage medications and vaccines in compliance with CDC, OSHA, and organizational policies
• Accurately document medical and psychosocial histories, assessments, treatments, medications, and outcomes in the electronic health record in support of ECM and street medicine activities
• Collaborate with ECM team members, including community health workers, case managers, and social workers, to support care coordination and continuity of care
• Advocate for the healthcare needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and work to reduce systemic barriers to accessing care

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation to support ECM compliance, reporting, and care coordination requirements
• Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards in field-based environments
• Support patient flow during outreach and street medicine operations and communicate delays or changes to team members and patients as appropriate
• Coordinate internal and external referrals to medical, behavioral health, and community-based resources
• Ensure medical equipment, supplies, and medications are stocked, organized, and ready for field deployment
• Manage clinical supplies and inventory, including restocking and usage tracking
• Assist with prescription coordination, including refill requests and pharmacy communication, within LVN scope of practice
• Transport clinical and operational supplies to outreach sites and points of care as required
• Attend required staff meetings, conferences, trainings, and organizational meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned to support ECM and street-medicine operations

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing program
• Current and unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• IV therapy and blood draw certification and documented experience
• Demonstrated competency in venipuncture and blood draws
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive mobile medical vehicles as required

• Experience working in community health, street medicine, mobile clinics, public health, or…