License Vocational Nurse LVN

Description

Title : Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Reports to : Nurse Manager

Department : Valverde Residential

Location : Reseda, 91335

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Compensation : $32 - $35 / hr

Shift Hours : Friday - Sunday for 4-hours, 2pm - 6pm or 5pm - 9pm

Program Hours : 24 hour, licensed ICF / DDN residential facility.

Supervisory Responsibility : None

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, provide care and supervision to the residents in the Intermediate Care Facility / Developmental Disabled Nursing (ICF / DDN) facility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement written plans as part of each residents' Individual Service Plan (ISP) to provide nursing services consistent with the diagnostic, therapeutic and medication regimens as outlined by the Nurse Manager . Assist with residents' health services and assessments as needed and directed by the Nurse Manager . Notify the Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) and Nurse Manager of marked or sudden change in signs, symptoms, resident behavior, etc., and of any medication errors.
• Document contacts and observations in residents' charts weekly or more frequently as needed.
• Act as shift leader ensuring all duties are performed. Address performance issues as necessary and notify Nurse Manager using staff log.
• Observe and document the residential assistants' proficiency in handling, administering and recording medications, and report to the Nurse Manager and House Manager.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team as needed for the following : preadmissions, resident evaluations, placement, periodic reevaluations of the type, extent and quality of nursing services and discharge planning as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Participate in the Attendant Training Plan and assist with the medication training program for the residential assistants. The medication training program will cover all areas outlined in Title 22.
• Using ECF's vehicles transport residents to medical appointments as needed.

Other Duties

Qualifications

Education / Licenses / Certifications : Registered in California as a License Vocational Nurse.

Experience : Two years working as a registered, Licensed Vocational Nurse for aLong-Term Care Facility.

Knowledge / Abilities / Skills :

Requirements

Work Environment

ICF / DDN residential facility for adults with varying degrees of developmental and physical disabilities. Employee may encounter residents who are in crisis, exhibiting emotional / psychological distress or behaving in an aggressive manner. Environment may include frequent interruptions, loud noise, varying indoor temperature, and drafts. Exposure to varying weather conditions when driving to meetings, appointments, etc. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Exceptional Children's Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive for all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.

At-Will Statement

Employment with Exceptional Children's Foundation, aka ECF is at-will employment which means that ECF or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. ECF holds the right to modify the terms of employment, including but not limited to, job descriptions, duties, schedules, work locations, procedures, guidelines, practices or employee benefit programs with or without advance notice. I acknowledge and understand that the at-will nature of my employment relationship with ECF can only be changed by an express written agreement signed by the President / CEO of ECF and me.

Pay Range

$32.00 Hourly to $35.00 Hourly