Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN), Medical Services

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location:

Wayfinder LA Campus
- Los Angeles, CA 90043

Position Type:
Part Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $27.00 - $29.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services

Wayfinder’s Medical Department provides 24‑hour services to residents of our three on‑campus residential programs, plus students in our Special Education School. Many have complex, intertwined medical, mental health and behavioral needs, which our medical staff are adept ical department staff are nurses, and we contract with a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, endocrinologist and behavioral psychologist.

The primary focus of the Licensed Vocational Nurse is to assist in the planning, organizing, developing and directing Medical Service in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. The role is directed by the Director of Nursing Services to assure that the highest degree of quality student care is maintained at all times. Highest priority will be given to ensure the health and safety of the students, residents and staff of Wayfinder Family Services.

All services will be provided within the Licensed Vocational Nursing scope of practice.

Schedule:

Thursday
- Saturday from 2:00pm to 10:00pm

The hourly wage range for this role is $27.00 - $29.00.

• Medication distribution and healthcare management of residents.
• Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing concerning the operation of the nursing unit/shift.
• Monitor residents to assure that personnel are properly administering prescribed treatment.
• Chart nurse's progress in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

• Active California LVN license required.
• CPR certification required.
• 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
• Pediatrics, Group homes, Psychiatric, or Diabetic Care experience preferred.
• Willingness and ability to make frequent field visits, attend meetings, conferences and other job related events away from headquarters. If driving a personal or agency vehicle, must be insurable by our agency’s automobile insurance carrier.

• Paid Time Off:
  Generous PTO policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%.
• Employee referral program:
  Encourage your colleagues to join us.
• Education tuition assistance program:
  Invest in your career development.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans.
• Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents.

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.