Licensed Vocational Nurse - Riverside

Licensed Vocational Nurse - RiversideChanging Lives Shaping The FutureHourly Rate: $29 Job Status: Part time Work Locations: Riverside, CARedwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide world class person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments. Redwood Family Care Network takes a zero tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the health and safety of the individuals we support. Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our mission, vision, and core values.Benefits: Full-TimeComprehensive benefits options including; medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSAEAP (Employee assistance program)Employee discount programPTO (Paid time off)Dayforce Wallet Daily PayPre-Tax 401(k)After-Tax RothTuition discount through Capella UniversityHere's What You'll DoJob Summary: The LVN/LPT is responsible to assist with the coordination of the home so that the residents' health and safety needs are met. The Lead assists to maintain compliance under the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 17 and Title 22 as well as the Lanterman Act (Welfare and Institutions Code). The LVN/LPT is expected to ensure residents to maximize independence.Job Responsibilities:Administer medications to individuals and follow the five rights for verification purposesAttend residents' doctor appointments and address any concerns and changes with the attending physicianAssist individuals with activities of daily living such as bathing, cleaning, preparing meals, grooming, cooking, cleaning etc.Assess residents' and participants' wounds, help with dressing change and breathing treatments, as neededAudit all medications during a new medication cycle and check the five rights for verificationPerform g-tube insertions for feeding to individualsPerform colostomy care to individualsPerform intramuscular injectionsPerform diabetes insulin medication injection to individualsEvaluate residents' and participants' level of consciousness, neurological factors, and whether they are responsive and oriented post seizure and/or any traumatic episodesRedirect in the event of a behavioral episode and continue to support and listen to individual's needsComplete and update client notes system on a daily basis. Observe and report any unusual behaviors and injuries so both Behavior Consultant and Administrator are fully informedAssess and identify sign and symptoms of infections (early and late signs)Perform basic physical review such as checking for vital signs, (understanding normal and abnormal measures) and head to toe assessmentsParticipate in community outing events with the individuals such as hiking, going to the beach, and other leisure activitiesPerforms other related duties and assignments as requiredRequirements:1 Year Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilitiesLicensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Required)Must have First Aid / CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)Must be at least 21 years of ageMust have a California Driver's LicenseCandidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.