LVN / LPN

Sevita • Chula Vista, CA

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About The Position

This role provides nursing services, training, and support to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and/or emotional or behavioral disabilities. The nurse monitors individuals’ health conditions and the quality of services provided, administers medications and documents administration, and oversees staff members who administer medications.

The position provides physician-prescribed treatment and personal care, conducts assessments, develops health care services for each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and responds to changes in condition. It also trains staff in universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration; coordinates care with medical and professional providers and external agencies; and trains individuals served on topics such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education and STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

The posting offers a rate of $35 per hour plus a $12,000 bonus and lists a rotating schedule from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Full-time, part-time, and as-needed schedules are available.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing or a related field, or a state certificate.
• One year of experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity.
• Current LPN or LVN license for the state of residence.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance.
• Other certifications required by state licensing regulations, such as CPR/first aid, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, individuals served, and families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
• Administer and document medications, and oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
• Provide medical treatments prescribed by physicians and personal care services.
• Conduct assessments, implement health care services included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes in condition.
• Train staff in universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate with medical and professional service providers.
• Work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment.
• Train individuals served on self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education and STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Benefits

• Full compensation and benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Employee referral program bonus opportunities for eligible roles.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree