Licensed Vocational Nurse: KCC

Cardea Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

EAP

Life insurance

Long‑term disability

HSA or FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Voluntary benefits

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Birthday time off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Cardea Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care at Kelly Cullen Community, a permanent supportive housing program.

LVNs will implement care plans, maintain medical records, and assist with health maintenance and disease prevention while supporting residents with housing stability and access to services.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Hold a current LVN license through Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• Maintain Basic Life Support certification (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with housing staff to facilitate enrollment in medical benefits and connect residents with medical/home services.
• Coordinate with residents’ Primary Care and other professionals to ensure effective care delivery.
• Provide information to residents to help them make informed treatment choices.
• Maintain on-site medication safety and work with Homekey partner pharmacies as needed.
• Ensure infection control standards are followed on site.
• Support daily wellness activities for residents in collaboration with housing agencies.
• Identify immunization needs and coordinate related care.
• Plan population health interventions to enhance facility safety and health.
• Keep clinical documentation current, timely, and accurate.
• Uphold HIPAA privacy in all patient information handling.
• Utilize county data platforms (e.g., Community Health Record, Salesforce) as needed.
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate with MDs or 911 as required.
• Support post-hospital transition planning for residents.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Graduate from accredited LVN program

Current LVN license

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Francisco, CA 94102

Salary Range: $40.00 - $57.00 Hourly

About Cardea Health

Cardea Health is a non‑profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations.

Misson Statement

Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well‑being of our entire community. Compassionate care for vulnerable populations.

Workplace Culture

Cardea is dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We value unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together.

Cardea CARE(S) Values

• Compassion: Big heart, steady presence
• Accountability: We own it: the work, the follow-through, the impact.
• Respect: We assume good intent and keep it real
• Engagement: We lean in and figure it out together.
• Support: We’ve got each other across roles, teams, and sites.

Primary Work Location

Kelly Cullen Community

This position is based primarily at Kelly Cullen Community, a permanent supportive housing program serving residents with histories of homelessness, chronic illness, disabilities, and significant supportive service needs.

Employees collaborate with residents, caregivers, healthcare providers, housing partners, and community-based organizations to promote housing stability, health outcomes, independence, and quality of life.

Job Summary

Cardea Health Licensed Vocational Nurses assist clients with their medical care needs, implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. LVNs at the KCC will administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled clients. LVNs may advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with housing staff to facilitate resident enrollment in medical benefits, connection with medical home, and other social services
• Collaborate with resident’s Primary Care and other professional disciplines to ensure effective care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes
• Ensure residents are provided with appropriate information to make informed choices related to treatment and that care reflects resident preferences
• Maintain communication with Homekey partner pharmacies, facilitate safe medication use on site in accordance with individual resident needs
• Ensure adherence to infection control standards on site among staff and residents
• In collaboration with housing agency, ensure daily wellness of residents
• Identify and respond to immunization needs of residents
• Plan and execute population health interventions among residents and staff that contribute to facility safety and health
• Ensure that clinical documentation is current, timely, and accurate
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Utilize and contribute to county data platforms such as the Community Health Record, Salesforce platform, and others
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies on site, follow up with MD communication or 911 activation
• Facilitate post-hospital transition plan of care for residents discharged from Emergency Department or inpatient hospital stays
• Plan and execute interventions to reduce number of ambulatory‑sensitive Emergency Department visits
• Practice harm reduction principles on site, including interventions that minimize harmful effects of substance use while treating all residents with dignity and respect
• Other duties and responsibilities as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited vocational nursing program
• Hold current license as Licensed Vocational Nurse through Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
• Current Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with homeless or incarcerated populations is highly desirable

Benefits

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• EAP
• life insurance
• long‑term disability
• HSA or FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• voluntary benefits
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation time
• birthday time off
• and 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match.

Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status, scheduled hours, and plan requirements. Full‑time employees are generally eligible for employer‑sponsored benefit contributions. Eligible part‑time employees may participate in available benefit programs subject to plan terms. Per diem employees are generally not eligible for employer‑sponsored benefits except as required by applicable federal, state, or local law or as otherwise provided under applicable benefit plans.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking throughout housing sites.
• Responding to program or participant needs in various environments.
• Navigating stairways, hallways, outdoor spaces, and community settings.
• Assisting with program operations, room preparation, supply movement, or emergency response activities.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and crouching.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

Cardea Health program locations operate within supportive housing, interim housing, medical respite, and community‑based environments serving individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.

Employees may interact with individuals experiencing:

Cardea Health is committed to trauma‑informed, person‑centered, and harm‑reduction‑oriented service delivery. Employees are expected to interact with residents, visitors, community partners, and colleagues in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner. Given the population we serve, employees may interact with or provide services to individuals who may have co‑occurring medical, behavioral health or substance use conditions.

Screening Requirements

Criminal background screening, national criminal records search, healthcare sanctions screening, employment verification, education verification, license verification, MVR (where applicable), and reference checks for Director‑level roles and above.

Fair Chance Hiring Statement

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. A background check may be required following a conditional offer of employment. Please do not let this requirement discourage you from applying. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and will evaluate applicants fairly and individually.

Cardea Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Cardea Health is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or veteran status. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the state of California and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities for this role. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change, or a new job description may be assigned at any time with or without notice.