NURSE

JOB TITLE: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

FSLA STATUS: Hourly/Full Time

Pay range: $31.00 – $36.00/hour, based on experience

WORKDAYS/HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00-3:00 w/30 min lunch

APPOINTED BY: Chief Executive Officer

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Program Services

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Delivers care to consumers utilizing the nursing process of evaluation, planning, intervention, and implementation; and effectively interacts with consumers, families and other ID team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes the nursing process by demonstrating basic nursing techniques and procedures.
• Closely observes consumers for changes in physical and mental condition and accurately reports to program manager.
• Ensures all treatment and care of individuals conform to established SMSC Medical Procedures.
• Sets priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to consumers' needs.
• Evaluates a given situation and makes decisions in consultation with the Program Manager and Health & Safety Manager within the scope of licensed practice.
• Documents accurate, legible & timely ongoing evaluation of consumer status.
• Assures that up-to-date consumer medical information is passed on to appropriate Program Manager and program staff.
• Documents all communication with MD's, families, case managers program personal, etc. in consumer’s chart.
• Documents and notifies changes in consumer's condition to all appropriate parties.
• Participates in consumer/staff education regarding health information.
• Observes and documents consumer's response to pertinent medications.
• Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for consumers' according to their needs.
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in consultation with Program Manager and Health & Safety Manager in a prompt, precise and professional manner.
• Provides personal consumer care to promote comfort and well-being of the consumer, acknowledging physiological and psychological needs.
• Communicates pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Promotes effective communication with all staff members.
• Effective & positive communicator.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situation in a flexible manner assessing current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Assists consumers, family members and staff with concern and empathy, respects their dignity and privacy, and communicates with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings and concerns.
• Expected to provide appropriate personal care to program participants based on individual needs.
• Deliver medication and health care training to all Program staff members.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all departmental policies and procedures and ability to reference from appropriate books and manuals.
• Ensures that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Adheres to Agency attendance policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding for all agencies, OSHA and CAL/OSHA safety guidelines and regulations when performing job duties related to but not limited to blood borne pathogens, hazard communications, needle sticks and other possible exposure incidents.
• Must maintain confidentiality of consumer PHI (Protected Health Information) used for treatment, payment, health care, etc.
• Good computer skills required with knowledge of Word and Excel Essential

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; occasionally is required to climb or balance; frequently bends, twists, stoops and kneels; and will assist with lifting and transferring adults from wheelchairs to a variety of locations within the home and the community. Will occasionally lift household items up to 30 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standard office environment and equipment including phone, computer, fax, copier, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid License as an LVN in the state of California.
• One year experience providing services to people with developmental, learning or physical disabilities preferred.
• Valid CA Driver's License
• Comprehend the *Mission Statement, Vision, and Values of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center

Mission: St. Madeleine Sophies Center educates and empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential.

Vision: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through nationally recognized innovative programs. We combine our culture of care and creativity with quality programs to provide liberal arts education, practical skills development, employment, and dignity for life.

Values: Integrity, Innovation, Creativity, Advocacy, Quality, Sustainability, Education, Leadership, Kindness.