Licensed Vocational Nurse

Merakey; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

DailyPay access

Care.com backup care access

EAP counseling services

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merakey in Chico, CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within our Intellectual Developmental Disability residential programs in Chico.

Full‑Time (1st & 2nd Shifts) & PRN shifts available; Earn up to $33/hour. LVN will administer medications, monitor vitals, coordinate appointments, and maintain medical documentation in a collaborative, structured team setting.

Qualifications

• Active LVN license in good standing.
• Experience in long‑term care, developmental services, or skilled nursing preferred.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Monitor vital signs, blood glucose, seizure activity, skin integrity, and overall health status
• Provide skilled nursing care within LVN scope of practice
• Schedule and coordinate routine and specialty medical appointments
• Ensure medical documentation accompanies residents to appointments
• Receive, process, and implement physician orders promptly and accurately
• Track follow-up appointments, labs, and referrals to ensure completion
• Maintain accurate MARs and clinical documentation
• Report changes in condition to RN and medical providers
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies

Skills

LVN license

Developmental disabilities

Long-term care

Teamwork

Documentation

Job description

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking aLicensed Vocational Nurseto join our team in ourChico, CAlocation.

Full-Time (1st & 2nd Shifts) & PRN Shifts Available!

Earn up to $33/Hour.

The LVN provides direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and ensures implementation of physician orders, coordination of medical appointments, and continuity of care for individuals with complex medical needs. This is a structured, team-based environment where nurses are supported and empowered to deliver high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Monitor vital signs, blood glucose, seizure activity, skin integrity, and overall health status
• Provide skilled nursing care within LVN scope of practice
• Schedule and coordinate routine and specialty medical appointments
• Ensure medical documentation accompanies residents to appointments
• Receive, process, and implement physician orders promptly and accurately
• Track follow-up appointments, labs, and referrals to ensure completion
• Maintain accurate MARs and clinical documentation
• Report changes in condition to RN and medical providers
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies

Qualifications

• Active LVN license in good standing
• Experience in long‑term care, developmental services, or skilled nursing preferred
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

The position is responsible for overall medical needs of assigned individuals in our Intellectual Developmental Disability residential programs.

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Merakey is a non‑profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

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