LVN​/LPN

Job Type: Part‑time, Non‑exempt Opportunity

Work Schedule:

Thursday through Saturday from 10:00p.m. to 6:30a.m.
Starting Salary Range: $28.00 – $33.00 per hour (based on experience)

• Provide overnight nursing care and health monitoring to all youth and NMDs residing in campus‑based programs.
• Transcribe physician orders, receive verbal orders when necessary, and submit prescriptions to the pharmacy according to agency protocols.
• Administer medications as prescribed and in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Provide first aid and basic medical care as needed during the overnight shift.
• Obtain and maintain CPR Instructor certification to train overnight staff in CPR, First Aid, and AED use.
• Track standing and new lab orders; prepare lab requisitions weekly in coordination with nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing Services to review, prepare, and distribute special dietary menus as needed.
• Assess youth and NMDs who return to campus after periods of unsupervised absence; develop and document appropriate overnight care plans in accordance with agency policies.
• Conduct monthly audits of cottages to ensure first aid supplies are stocked and health‑related areas meet cleanliness standards.
• Maintain the medication and treatment room in audit‑ready condition at all times.
• Support youth in understanding and managing medical conditions as indicated, using age‑appropriate and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Maintain structure and safety in the nursing office, using appropriate authority and supportive techniques to manage youth behavior when present.
• Accurately document all medications administered and nursing interventions in accordance with agency documentation policies.
• Become familiar with Hillsides' pharmacy procedures, including legal requirements for medication tracking and recordkeeping.
• Prepare and distribute memos and communications as needed to support continuity of care.
• Maintain client charts by filing medical and psychiatric documentation in both hard copy and electronic formats.
• Scan and upload medical documentation into the agency's electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• Provide leadership and direct assistance during overnight medical emergencies; transport clients for emergency medical care when needed.
• Record and monitor height and weight measurements as required during the shift, ensuring timely documentation per agency policy.
• Other duties as required.

• Valid California LVN licensure.
• CPR Certification.
• High degree of accuracy.

• Sign‑on Bonus of $500.
• Overnight Shift Differential of $1.00 per hour for hours worked from 10:00p.m. to 9:00a.m.
• 13 Paid Holidays per year, including Juneteenth.
• Up to 16 days of paid vacation time and 50 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• 401(k) with no wait period and no vesting schedule; matching up to 4%.
• Medical insurance with HMO through Kaiser and Health Net, or PPO Plan.
• Difference Card – employer‑funded benefit to offset out‑of‑pocket costs.
• Dental insurance, HMO and PPO options; 100% employer‑paid for HMO employee‑only coverage plan.
• Vision insurance – 100% employer‑paid plan through Eye Med for employee and entire family.
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

Work Location:

In person.
Hillsides is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Hillsides practices Trauma‑Informed Care (TIC) principles.