RN Care Coordinator, SOLAR

Title: RN Care Coordinator (SPA 6-Compton)
Location: SOLAR, South Los Angeles Recuperative Care Center 4200 East Compton Blvd., Compton CA 90221
Reports to: Director
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Status: Full-time, Exempt (Salary)
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan

SUMMARY

SOLAR is a DHS funded Recuperative Care Program serving individuals experiencing homelessness that also have acute
medical issues. The RN Care Coordinator will take a leadership role in leading the team of LVNs and CNAs in the
Recuperative Care program and will ensure the quality and adequacy of nursing services provided to members. The RN
provides on-site medical management and health education to participants, and liaisons to community and hospital
partners within the RNs scope of practice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Complete medical exam and assessment at intake to SOLAR.
2. Continue treatment plans from the referring entity.
3. Supervise the LVNs and coordinate PCP appointments or other medical follow ups upon admission.
4. Provide care, and treatment plans to individual members (38 Clients).
5. Monitor, reevaluate and manage medical conditions on a routine basis as needed.
6. Provide medication management to individuals including but not limited to medication monitoring, patient
teaching, and supportive services to increase compliance with medication regimens.
7. Provide wound care to members as needed and/ train medical team.
8. Develop and revise policies and procedures for the recuperative care program.
9. Document and chart all services provided in chart and electronic database with accuracy and in real time.
10. Promote patients' independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching patients to understand their
medical condition, medications, and support self-care skills.
11. Work in collaboration with the rest of the SOLAR team- case manager, and mental health provider, as
appropriate, of any medical and / or medication concerns.
12. Maintain medication logs and medication storage in compliance with safety standards and industry standards of
care.
13. Provide crisis intervention assistance when needed.
14. Be able to notify the appropriate community agency in an emergency (i.e., police, paramedics, fire department).
15. Maintain open communication with direct supervisor, individual and group supervisor(s).
16. Cooperatively and cohesively work with other parties involved in the member's case.
17. Participate in staff meetings, nursing meetings, and supervision.
18. Ensure that medical services are reflective of the agency's treatment model, which emphasizes member choice,
harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and psycho-social rehabilitation.
19. Conduct Health/Wellness and medication management groups.
20. Maintain confidentiality of member files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience as a RN, two years' preferred.
2. Knowledge of and practice in the methods of harm reduction
3. Experience working with individuals with mental health and substance use issues.
4. Current valid California Driver's License
5. RN Credentials

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Office environment with occasional field activities with SOLAR participants and staff.
2. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds.
3. May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor.
4. May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day.