Licensed Vocational Nurse - Residential Care & Med Admin

Easterseals Southern California; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to oversee health and personal care for residents in a group home, under direct supervision. The LVN delivers nursing care within the program scope and reports health concerns to the Residential Administrator and RN.

Responsibilities include medication administration, routine nursing tasks, personal care (including feeding support and G-tube), meal preparation with dietary restrictions, daily documentation, and staff

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification/Degree.
• Must have and maintain a valid CPR, CPI, and First Aid Certification.
• DSP I and II certifications required upon hire – or – within one year of beginning employment.
• At least one year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse – or – prior experience working at a residential home.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care to residents within the scope of the residential program.
• Assists in the administration and monitoring of medications.
• Provides personal care for residents including eating, hygiene, showering, and assistance with G-tube feeding.
• Assists and/or prepares meals with dietary restrictions.
• Cares for and cleans the residential home, including laundering of residents’ clothing.
• Completes all necessary reports and documentation daily.
• Evaluates staff training needs and conducts training.
• Transports individuals to health care appointments and other locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Mobility/Transfers

Education

LVN Certification/Degree

Job description

Easterseals Southern California is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to oversee health and personal care for residents in a group home, under direct supervision. The LVN delivers nursing care within the program scope and reports health concerns to the Residential Administrator and RN.

Responsibilities include medication administration, routine nursing tasks, personal care (including feeding support and G-tube), meal preparation with dietary restrictions, daily documentation, and staff