Licensed Vocational Nurse

CASA PACIFICA CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY•Camarillo, CA

78d•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

For 30 years, Casa Pacifica has been helping at-risk children, their families, and young adults thrive. As the largest non-profit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, Casa Pacifica specializes in treating children and young adults who struggle with complex mental health challenges such as emotional dysregulation, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. Our multi-disciplinary staff of highly trained clinicians, psychologists, educators, therapists and mental health workers provide exceptional, evidence-based care to help our youth overcome a wide array of mental health challenges. Casa Pacifica’s Camarillo, Goleta, and Santa Maria offices work with more than 2,000 at-risk children, families, and young adults annually in outpatient, residential, home, and community-based settings. Our main Camarillo campus, located on 25 acres of beautiful park-like grounds, provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment for youth to overcome challenges, to find hope, and to heal. We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

Requirements

Position requires staff must be at least 21 years of age.
Completed and cleared Live scan, criminal statement, health screening with TB test.
Must undergo a one-hour training which reviews mandatory reporting requirements as per Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). This training takes place during pre-service orientation training and periodically thereafter.
Valid driver’s license is required for transporting youths. Any changes that occurs on your driving record must be reported immediately to your supervisor.
Associates of Arts degree (AA)
Two to three years related experience and/or training.
Must have current and valid LVN or LPT license.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience using electronic health records experience a plus (Avatar)
Strong organizational, communication and follow-through skills.
Experience working with Trauma Informed Care (TIC).

Responsibilities

Cares for the residents and provides medical assistance to each youth.
Administers medication to residents following prescribed orders
Maintains knowledge about psychotropic medications, their side effects, and contra-indications.
Monitors side effects of all medications; communicates with other care givers regarding their observations.
Notes orders, re-orders medication, and communicates with pharmacy regarding medication related issues.
Educates youth regarding medication, side effects, desired effects, risk of non-compliance.
Communicates clearly and in a timely manner with psychiatric providers regarding youth as needed.
Identifies youth’s possible need for additional professional medical services, and refers to Community Provider
Attends and participates in unit and general staff training programs; attends outside training events and conferences as requested.
Meets regularly with Health Services Team for rounds and/or departmental business.
Documents all medication administration and nursing interventions using appropriate documentation system.
Completes mental health billing in Avatar for STRTP youth.
In an emergency, performs first aid and CPR, when necessary.
Maintains confidentiality in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations, medical histories and clients.
Ensures annual client care minute goals are met.
All mental health progress notes shall be completed, signed, and dated within seventy-two (72) hours of the service provided.
Perform other duties as assigned and defined by the LVN/LPT Practice Act.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits package
401k auto enrollment at 3% with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
9 paid holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
Excellent Training opportunities – including opportunities for CEUs
Education/Tuition Assistance programs
Group Discount Pet Insurance
Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7, 365 days a year 4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e., Stress, Anxiety, Depression Life transitions Grief and Loss Divorce Conflict Resolution Substance Abuse Work-Life Counseling
Free Legal and Financial Consultations
Identity Theft Recovery Services