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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.
At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan
The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs 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. The LVN may function as lead staff on the shift and may oversee direct care staff.
Perform all procedures within LVN scope of practice.
Assists and teaches residents self-care, self-administration of medications, and independent living skills including but not limited to bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming. Assists and trains residents in activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and household activities, including but not limited to grocery shopping, food preparation, serving and clean-up.
Implements Behavior Plans and Health Care Plans.
May participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in designated aspects of the development and implementation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and IPP outcomes, and overall programming for residents.
Assists residents in occupational, recreational, vocational, and therapeutic programs.
Maintains a safe, sanitary, and therapeutic environment which promotes respect and dignity for residents and protects the privacy, rights, confidentiality, and physical/emotional well-being of residents.
Engages residents in activities that provide opportunities for learning and practice of skills tailored to the specific needs of the resident.
Assists and teaches residents in the constructive use of leisure time. Encourages residents to participate in planned recreational activities.
Actively supervises during dining, recreational activities, medical and other appointments. Knows and reports the whereabouts of the assigned residents at all times.
Transports residents in the company vehicle to medical, recreational and/or other appointments.
Attends staff meetings including but not limited to in-services and training sessions.
Reports and documents behavior/medical concerns and other special incidents to proper supervisory personnel.
Consistently demonstrates the ability to maintain quality assurance standards and promotes Elwyn California goals and objectives in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
Provides ongoing constructive feedback to DSPs and CNAs as needed when acting as the lead staff on shift.
Assists with health care and/or behavioral needs and documents appropriately.
Gives feedback to Program Administrator and/or shift lead regarding any issues affecting home operations and resident care; including immediate notification of any changes in care needs.
Seeks help and/or guidance from co-workers and/or shift lead as appropriate.
Responds to emergencies appropriately as directed by all health/behavior plans, regulations, and/or policies and procedures.
High school diploma or GED.
Possess and maintain a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
Minimum 1 year experience with Human Services field preferred.
Must complete a DOJ and FBI fingerprint and criminal clearance and be free of convictions barring employment in this position under applicable statute or regulation.
Must have a valid health screening with clear TB test within 1 year prior to hire or no later than 7 days after hire.
Upon hire, must complete all trainings as required by applicable regulations, including but not limited to: DSP1, DSP2, First Aid, CPR/AED certifications.
Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.