Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Medical Services

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Medical Services

Wayfinder LA Campus - Los Angeles, CA 90043

Overview

Salary Range $27.00 - $29.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Part Time Education Level Not Specified Travel Percentage None Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state's most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.

Program and Role Summary

Wayfinder's Medical Department provides 24-hour services to residents of our three on-campus residential programs, plus students in our Special Education School. Many have complex, intertwined medical, mental health and behavioral needs, which our medical staff are adept at addressing. Medical department staff are nurses, and we contract with a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, endocrinologist and behavioral psychologist.

The primary focus of Licensed Vocational Nurse, is to assist in the planning, organizing, developing and directing Medical Service in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and is directed by the Director of Nursing Services to assure that the highest degree of quality student care can be maintained at all times. Highest priority will be given to ensure the health and safety of the students, residents and staff of Wayfinder Family Services. All services will be provided within the Licensed Vocational Nursing scope of practice.

Schedule: Thursday - Saturday from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

The hourly wage range for this role is $27.00. - $29.00.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Medication distribution and healthcare management of residents.
• Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing concerning the operation of the nursing unit/shift.
• Monitor residents to assure that personnel are properly administering prescribed treatment.
• Chart nurse's progress in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident's response to the care.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Active California LVN license required.
• CPR certification required.
• 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
• Pediatrics, Group homes, Psychiatric, or Diabetic Care experience preferred.
• Willingness and ability to make frequent field visits, attend meetings, conferences and other job related events away from headquarters. If driving a personal or agency vehicle, must be insurable by our agency's automobile insurance carrier.

Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:

• Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
• Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
• Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.