Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Pay Rate:  $31/hour

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Responsibilities

Elwyn seeks a Licensed Staff (Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician) to work with our team in residential group homes.

Primary Function

• The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) perform general nursing procedures, behavior management, direct care and training as dictated by the individuals' health and behavioral care needs.
• Performs nursing procedures as authorized within the scope of practice.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and contributes to the development of the Individual Support Plan.
• The LVN/LPT may function as lead staff on the shift and may oversee DSPs and/or CNAs.
• Responsible for providing active programming at all times.
• Responsible for adherence to standards, procedures and schedules established by their supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring that any suspicion of or knowledge of suspected abuse is reported in accordance with the law and program policies "Mandated Reporter" (SOC 341).

Requirements

• Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving history
• High school diploma or GED
• Possess and maintain a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurseor Licensed Psychiatric Technician
• Minimum 1 year experience with Human Services field preferred