Licensed Vocational Nurse

Easterseals Southern California•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Living Options monitors and oversees the general health, medical issues, personal care, and well-being of residents in a residential facility. The LVN delivers nursing care within the scope of the residential program, supports residents with daily living needs, and reports medical findings and safety concerns to the Residential Administrator and Registered Nurse. The role also includes medication support, documentation, staff training, and transportation of residents.

Requirements

Possess a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse certification or degree.
Have and maintain valid CPR, CPI, and First Aid certifications.
Obtain DSP I and II certifications upon hire or within one year of beginning employment, depending on the residential home’s contractual requirements.
Have at least one year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or prior experience working at a residential home.
Ability to read, interpret, and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with associates at all levels and the general public.
Maintain professionalism and positivity in interactions.
Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Provide personal-care assistance and transfer an individual who has no weight-bearing ability.
Pass a post-offer physical examination and TB test.
Obtain and maintain criminal-record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, as required by Easterseals Southern California or the program.
Travel locally and maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards, auto insurance, and vehicle registration.
Frequently lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Stand frequently for up to five hours per day; sit occasionally for up to three hours per day; and walk occasionally for up to three hours per day.
Frequently bend, twist, stoop, reach, pull, kneel, and push wheelchairs.
Have visual acuity to view a computer monitor and read newsprint.
Work with constant exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions, including noise, heat, dust, and biofluids.

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing care to residents within the scope of the residential program.
Examine and evaluate residents who are ill or injured, or whose medical equipment is malfunctioning.
Report findings and safety concerns, and make recommendations to the Residential Administrator and Registered Nurse.
Assist with emergency responses within assigned authority.
Assist in the administration and monitoring of medications, which may include suppositories.
Provide personal care, including assistance with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom use, and preparing for bedtime.
Assist with or prepare meals in compliance with dietary restrictions, and assist individuals with eating, including G-tube feeding when needed.
Assist with care and cleaning of the residential home, including laundering and ironing residents’ clothing.
Complete necessary reports and documentation daily.
Evaluate staff training needs within the LVN’s area of expertise and conduct necessary training.
Transport individuals to health care appointments and other locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.