LVN / LPN

Sevita • San Diego, 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 ensures quality services are provided. The position includes administering medications, documenting medication administration, and overseeing and monitoring staff who administer medications.

The nurse provides prescribed medical treatments according to physician’s orders and personal care services. Responsibilities also include conducting assessments, implementing health care services in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), responding to changes in condition, and training staff in universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.

The nurse serves as a liaison and advocate with medical and professional service providers, coordinates services with external agencies, and supports consistent treatment. The role also provides individuals served with training on self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education and STD prevention, and smoking cessation. The listed schedule is Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.; full-time, part-time, and as-needed schedules are also noted as 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, car registration, and auto insurance.
• 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 medications and document medication administration.
• Oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
• Provide prescribed medical treatment according to physician’s orders and provide personal care services.
• Conduct assessments and implement health care services in each Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Respond to changes in individuals’ conditions.
• Train staff in universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate with medical and professional service providers.
• Coordinate services with external agencies and support consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.
• 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.
• Nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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