Licensed Vocational Nurse - Riverside

Redwood-Family-Care-Network; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Hospital indemnity

Critical illness

Accident insurance

HSA

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

PTO

Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay

Pre-Tax 401(k)

After-Tax Roth

Capella University tuition discount

Job summary

Redwood Family Care Network in Riverside, CA is seeking a part-time LVN/LPT to support residents with developmental disabilities. You will coordinate health needs, administer medications, and help maximize independence under CCR Title 17/22 and the Lanterman Act.

Join a mission-driven team offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. Must have LVN/LPT license, CPR/CPI, and CA driver’s license; background check required.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) required.
• First Aid / CPR and CPI training required.
• California Driver’s License required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications following the five rights for verification purposes.
• Attend residents’ doctor appointments and address concerns with the attending physician.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, and meals.
• Assess wounds, perform dressing changes and breathing treatments as needed.
• Audit medications during cycles and verify the five rights.
• Perform g-tube insertions for feeding.
• Administer diabetes insulin injections as prescribed.
• Evaluate level of consciousness and neurological status post-seizure or trauma.
• Redirect and support individuals during behavioral episodes.
• Maintain daily client notes and report injuries to supervisors.
• Monitor signs of infections and perform vital sign checks.
• Conduct head-to-toe physical assessments.
• Participate in community outings and activities with residents.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Job description

Hourly Rate :$29
Job Status : Part time
Work Locations : Riverside, CA

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class

person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.

Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.

O ur employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

• Comprehensive benefits options including; medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• EAP (Employee assistance program)
• Employee discount program
• PTO (Paid time off)
• Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay
• Pre-Tax 401(k)
• After-Tax Roth
• Tuition discount through Capella University

Here's What You'll Do

JOB SUMMARY:
The LVN/LPT is responsible to assist the with the coordination of the home so that the residents' health and safety needs are met. The Lead assists to maintain
compliance under the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 17 and Title 22 as well as the Lanterman Act (Welfare and Institutions Code). The LVN/LPT is
expected to ensure residents to maximize independence.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer medications to individuals and follow the five rights for verification purposes
• Attend residents’ doctor appointments and address any concerns and changes with the attending physician
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living such as bathing, cleaning, preparing meals, grooming, cooking, cleaning etc.
• Assess residents’ and participants’ wounds, help with dressing change and breathing treatments, as needed
• Audit all medications during a new medication cycle and check the five rights for verification
• Perform g-tube insertions for feeding to individuals
• Perform diabetes insulin medication injection to individuals
• Evaluate residents’ and participants’ level of consciousness, neurological factors, and whether they are responsive and oriented post seizure and/or any traumatic episodes
• Redirect in the event of a behavioral episode and continue to support and listen to individual’s needs
• Complete and update client notes system on a daily basis. Observe and report any unusual behaviors and injuries so both Behavior Consultant and Administrator are fully informed
• Assess and identify sign and symptoms of infections (early and late signs)
• Perform basic physical review such as checking for vital signs, (understanding normal and abnormal measures) and head to toe assessments
• Participate in community outing events with the individuals such as hiking, going to the beach, and other leisure activities
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 Year Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities
• Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Required)
• Must have First Aid / CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• Must have a California Driver’s License
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Location: Riverside, CA