Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Details

Job Location:

Orange, CA 92868

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $81,000.00 Salary

• Monitors client’s charts and updates client Medication Administration Records
• Ensures resident’s medications are being taken as ordered by the doctor
• Maintains a daily medication count of client medications and facility PRNs
• Oversees all medical appointments with medical providers
• Facilitates residents’ daily activities in the facility, wake up, chore supervision, assists with meal service, and assists with laundry
• Observes and monitors residents’ behavior and intervenes based on schedule, individual resident’s treatment plan, and facility needs
• Documents observations/milieu interventions in client records
• Coordinates milieu treatment with clinical team (via resident record, staff communication, and counseling/staff meetings)
• Provides 1:1 supervision of at-risk residents (ATA risk, suicidal ideation, etc.) as needed
• Follows emergency procedures precisely (including phone tree protocol, etc.)
• Conducts UA drug screen collection when directed, following appropriate procedures.
• Performs TB testing for staff and clients, including reading the results and documenting using electronic medical records system
• Performs Covid tests at admission and as indicated and delivers to lab; tracks and communicates results
• Completes Assessment of Medical Necessity (within 24 hours of admission), and all forms of medical screening/assessment requirements as laid out by CCL, The Joint Commission, and Clinical/Program Director
• Communicates with doctors and pharmacy in order to maintain medical collaboration
• Monitors weekly weight and vitals for all residents
• Communicates with families regarding health care as well as medication changes and obtaining consent
• Teaches Medication Training course for program aides and re-trains staff as needed
• Available to guide, direct, and support staff on shift via telephone when needed
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor

• Preferred but not required experience treating a substance use population and 12-step model, and 1 year of sobriety if recovering; and provide current California LVN license (or higher or equivalent license), current CPR/First Aid certification, annual TB, Health screen upon hire
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
• Strong ability to multitask and problem solve
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Google Drive, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access
• Team Player
• Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision of clients
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Stays calm and emotionally available in an environment serving emotionally disturbed youth.
• Demonstrates group leadership and organizational skill
• High degree of medical knowledge and competence
• Completion of Background Check, including criminal history and fingerprinting
• Maintain current CPI and CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and MVR clearance