Nurse (RN), Street Medicine (Los Angeles, CA)

At Healthcare in Action, we serve patients experiencing homelessness through an innovative “street medicine” approach by contracting with Medicare and Medicaid health plans as well as hospitals and health systems.

Street medicine entails using a medically equipped van to deliver medical care directly to people experiencing homelessness in locations such as parking lots, encampments, and parks.

The Peer Navigator supports members who are experiencing / are at risk of experiencing homeless with managing their own health in the Downtown LA / West Hollywood / Marina Del Rey, CA Area . Assist in motivating behavioral changes in patients to improve health outcomes through education, peer support, housing & resource navigation, and the relaying of shared experience.

Street medicine entails using a medically equipped van to deliver medical care directly to people experiencing homelessness in locations such as parking lots, encampments, and parks.

The RN, Street Medicine supports members referred to us from Cedars Sinai primarily in the West Hollywood and Marina del Rey areas in addition to some travel around the LA area who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness with managing their own health by providing direct care as a healthcare provider through coordination of care with the Healthcare in Action clinical team. The position will assist in motivating behavioral changes in patients to improve health outcomes in members through education, peer support, and the relaying of shared experiences.

• The schedule for this position requires flexibility in work schedule : 2 days per week schedule could start as early as 7am, or as late as 10am. 3 days a week the schedule is 8-5.

Responsibilities Include

Conduct physical exams and assessments including take medical histories document patient’s health conditions; conduct wellness exams, administer vaccinations and draw blood for lab tests (if necessary). Provide wound care and patient monitoring.

Organize and complete an individualized Care Plan for each patient.

Develop care plans in collaboration with patients, peer nav, and primary care physicians. Educate and advise on medical issues as needed. Consult with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and Medical Director as needed. Ensure Primary Care Physicians are aware of patient’s health conditions and progress.

Provide health education to patients. Work with patients in the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and management of patient's adjustment to chronic health problems.

Provide referrals both internally and externally to appropriate medical resources.

Engage with providers and patients to create a trusting environment. Maintain a safe, efficient, and pleasant environment conducive to optimum patient wellbeing, in conformance with recognized standards. Function in a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care professionals in the clinical management of patients. Maintain a good working relationship with other personnel, medical staff, and administration.

Follow Company Policies And Procedures

Develop an understanding of Health Plan’s encounter data submission process and CMS requirements. Participate in the grievance, audit and continuing education, quality assurance, and quality improvement programs. Serve as an on-going resource to providers and case management teams. Serve on and participate in appropriate clinical committees, as assigned.

Provide clinical Leadership of teams, consisting of social workers and peer navigators and function as a liaison to the overseeing physician and psychiatrist.

Function as part of the care team, with an advanced degree of knowledge, skill and expertise in history taking, physical exam, treatment, and clinical care management of patients.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Actively support the achievement of HIA’s Vision and Goals.

This position is a patient-facing role.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

What's in it for you?

At Healthcare in Action, we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

Healthcare in Action is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employee will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

At Healthcare in Action, we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

Healthcare in Action is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employee will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.