Licensed Vocational Nurse, Street Medicine

Grow Healthy. If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider Alta Med. At Alta Med, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them.

By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The LVN, Street Medicine, provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The LVN, Street Medicine, functions as an Alta Med ambassador by welcoming and attending to the needs of patients in Alta Med’s Street Medicine Program, creating a positive patient experience by managing expectations while demonstrating compassion and respect. The LVN tasks include taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy, gathering data, and administering medication.

The LVN verifies medication for Medical Assistants within the LVN's scope of practice.

• Graduation from an accredited LVN school with a current LVN license issued by the State of California, Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• Minimum of 1 year of providing patient care in an outpatient/inpatient, Skilled Nursing, Home Health, or clinic setting preferred.
• IV certified preferred.
• Preferred wound care experience.
• Experience and knowledge regarding the physical, mental, and social needs of the patients.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location preferred.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Pay for this job starts at $34.75 hourly

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. Alta Med is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Alta Med Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Alta Med Health Service Corp.

is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.