OUR PURPOSE

Mens Health Foundation (MHF) connects men at risk to comprehensive healthcare and wellness through education, collaboration, and advocacy, inspiring and empowering all men to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. We see a world where inequity and stigma do not separate men from healthcare.

THE POSITION

Under the supervision of the Rapid Results Program Manager and the Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations (for all clinical duties), the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will play a vital role in Mens Health Foundations mission to arrest the spread of HIV/STDs in the community through their work in our express testing clinics. In these fast-paced and dynamic environments, the LVN will work daily with MHFs committed staff to provide our diverse patients access to HIV/STD testing, treatment, and health education. The LVN will provide compassionate, informed, and patient-centered counseling to clients including safer sex education, education about test results, and referrals to care.

The LVN must be able to maintain both strong professional boundaries and a compassionate, sex-positive approach to clients. At MHF our goal is to educate clients so that they can make the best choices for their own lives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This list may not include all the duties assigned.)

Administer medications to patients and provide patient education regarding medications, diagnosis, and prevention with specific regards to STDs
Observe patients for any medication side effects or reactions, and document and report to Medical Provider
Follow-up on treatment and adherence activities
When applicable, the LVN will work with the provider to ensure partner delivered patient therapy (PDPT) is distributed to patients testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia
Educate patients receiving HIV/STD testing about safer sex practices, including PrEP, PEP, condoms, and harm reduction approaches
Disclose HIV/STD results and provide client-centered health education to patients who test positive for HIV or STDs about treatment options and supportive programming offered by MHF or other community organizations
Document all clients with STDs who miss their treatment appointment; maintain a call record and contact the client to reschedule appointment
Provide patient referrals and books follow-up appointments when necessary
Consult with physicians and other clinicians to obtain medical information, provide appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and stimulate rapid and thorough reporting practices
Implement enhanced surveillance activities, including administration of standardized questionnaires and medical record abstraction
Accurately enter client information into Allscripts, Mens Health Foundations Electronic Health Record, and Los Angeles Countys data tracing system
Work with clinic staff to be sure infections are reported accurately and timely to DHSP
Assist in data auditing tasks, prepare reports as required
Collaborate directly with Los Angeles County Department of HIV/STD Programs and clinical providers to serve clients infected with syphilis, HIV, and other STDs
Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

California LVN license in good standing
2-4 years of public health education or related field experience preferred
HIV counseling and testing experience or phlebotomy certification a plus
Working knowledge and/or experience working in public health or related field, including understanding of STDs, HIV preferred
Strong communication skills; works well in a team with a wide variety of people
Strong computer skills and ability to input data
Good organizational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, diverse environment
Understanding of HIPAA and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Possess critical thinking ability and problem-solving skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish fluency) skills, preferred
Must take yearly flu vaccination or follow appropriate infection control measures during flu season and test for tuberculosis as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Must consent to organization-wide testing for COVID-19 and adhere to all infection control measures to reduce the spread of COVID 19
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration statues, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment

COMPANY REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check to include a 7-year criminal, 10-year SSN & employer history reference check.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail.
Must be able to work flexible schedules.
Must have skills in research and development of operating policies and procedures.

Compensation details: 30-37 Hourly Wage

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