Licensed Vocational Nurse - Bandera (FT)

Alcott, a leading nonprofit agency dedicated to providing vital mental health and supportive housing services to low- and no-income adults across Los Angeles County, is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our DHS team.

If you are a licensed nurse with experience supporting adults with complex medical and behavioral health needs—and you believe in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and meeting people where they are—this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Help us provide coordinated, client-centered care that promotes stability, recovery, and dignity.

Key Details

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Department: DHS
Reports To: Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Setting: On-Site
Location: Watts, CA
Schedule: Wednesday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Hours: Full-Time, 36 hours per week
Salary Range: $35.00–$37.00 per hour, DOE

What You'll Do: The Impact You'll Make

As an LVN, you will provide essential nursing care and coordinate medical services for adults experiencing complex medical, mental health, substance use, and housing-related challenges. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you will help clients access care, manage medications, and navigate the healthcare system.

Medical Care & Coordination

• Provide hands-on care: Deliver basic nursing services, including injections, medication administration, and ongoing monitoring within the LVN scope of practice.
• Coordinate care: Schedule primary care and specialty medical appointments and communicate with providers to support continuity of care.
• Support medication management: Maintain medication logs with the Program Manager for clients receiving psychiatry services from The People Concern and coordinate with pharmacies to ensure timely delivery of client medications.
• Educate and encourage: Provide patient education and supportive services to help clients follow their prescribed medication regimens.

Collaboration & Care Integration

• Work as one team: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, integrated care for clients with co-occurring medical, mental health, and substance use needs.
• Connect services: Communicate effectively with internal and external providers to promote continuity of care and reduce service gaps.
• Respond in critical moments: Provide crisis intervention and triage clients to emergency services, including police, paramedics, or the fire department, when necessary.
• Stay engaged: Participate in weekly staff meetings and individual supervision sessions.

Documentation & Compliance

• Document in real time: Record all services accurately and promptly in the designated electronic health record or charting system.
• Help clients navigate care: Maintain working knowledge of Medi-Cal benefits and assist clients in accessing appropriate healthcare services.
• Protect confidentiality: Comply with HIPAA requirements and all agency confidentiality standards.
• Support program operations: Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

What You'll Bring: Your Qualifications

Licensure & Experience

• A current, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse license in good standing is required.
• One to three (1–3) years of clinical experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or other complex needs is preferred.
• Experience in health sciences, social services, mental health, or a related setting is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is preferred.
• Military-experienced candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills and Abilities

• Client-centered care: Ability to work effectively and compassionately with adults experiencing homelessness, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other complex needs.
• Sound judgment under pressure: Ability to remain effective during emotional stress, conflict, crisis situations, or interactions with uncooperative clients.
• Technology readiness: Familiarity with electronic health records and other workplace technology tools.
• Confidentiality: Strong understanding of HIPAA, privacy, and nondisclosure requirements.
• Driving requirements: Valid California driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurability under Alcott’s policy are required.
• Pre-employment clearance: Successful Live Scan clearance is required.

Why Join Alcott?

Alcott is a compassionate, mission-driven organization making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Angelenos. When you join our team, you become part of a community committed to stability, recovery, and social justice.

• Meaningful Work: Provide practical nursing support that helps clients improve their health, stability, and independence.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with experienced professionals who value compassion, integrity, and excellence.
• Outstanding Benefits: 100% employer-paid employee-only Medical coverage, with family coverage and PPO plan options available at an additional premium, plus Vision and Dental coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% employer match, paid vacation, and paid sick time.

Alcott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. We adhere to the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019.