Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Job Description

Overview

$38/hour

Flexible Schedule requiring TWO 4 hour shifts per week to escort resident on community outtings

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Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Responsibilities

Elwyn seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to perform general nursing procedures, behavior management, direct care and training as dictated by the individuals’ health and behavioral care needs. Performs nursing procedures as authorized within the scope of practice. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team and contributes to the development of the Individual Support Plan. The LVN may function as lead staff on the shift.

Responsible for ensuring that any suspicion of or knowledge of suspected abuse is reported in accordance with the law and program policies. “Mandated Reporter” (SOC 341).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all procedures within LVN scope of practice.
• Acts independently to collect vital signs and data in order to notify physician and Interdisciplinary Team (IDTeam) members of resident’s condition in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all medical documentation in the home are completed, including but not limited to: nursing notes, weekly summaries, 24 Hour Log, Medication Administration Record, and Centrally Stored Medication Log.
• Ensures that the Physician’s Orders are being followed as written
• Documents and reports all events as required by DDS, Regional Center, and CCL
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained
• Respects at all times the confidentiality of residential records and uses complete discretion when discussing information.
• Supports residents with self-care, self-administration of medications, and independent living skills including but not limited to bathing, dressing, feeding, and grooming.
• Supports residents in activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and household activities including but not limited to grocery shopping, food preparation, serving and clean-up, as indicated in the IPP.
• Implements Behavior Plans and Health Care Plans.
• May participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in designated aspects of the development and implementation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and IPP outcomes, and overall programming for residents.
• Supports residents in occupational, recreational, vocational, and therapeutic programs.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary, and therapeutic environment which promotes respect and dignity for residents and protects the privacy, rights, confidentiality, and physical/emotional well-being of residents.
• Engages residents in activities that provide opportunities for learning and practice of skills tailored to the specific needs of the resident.
• Supports residents in the constructive use of leisure time. Encourages residents to participate in planned recreational activities.
• Actively supervises during dining, recreational activities, medical and other appointments. Knows…