Licensed Vocational Nurse-Los Angeles

Company: Redwood Family Care Network
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Changing Lives Shaping The Future

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - LOS ANGELES/INGLEWOOD Job Title :-- -Licensed Vocational NurseHourly Rate :$35.00Shifts Needed :-- --- -AM, PM Full time/Part timeJob Status :-- -Full timeWork Locations :-- -Los Angeles/Inglewood, CA ***DURING THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME (COVID19), PEOPLE--------S CARE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFE CARE FOR OUR CONSUMERS BY FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDED CDC GUIDELINES*** COME JOIN OUR TEAM!-- -Do you have a passion for providing quality support to individuals with special needs? Do you thrive on helping others build/reach their goals in a positive, life-enriching environment? Then we'd love for you to apply! Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance offered401(K)Paid Time OffCompany Perks and DiscountsNEW ON-DEMAND PAY! People's Care-- -is hiring compassionate amazing providers to support and care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here's What You'll Do JOB SUMMARY:The LVN 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 maintaincompliance under the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 17 and Title22 as well as the Lanterman Act (Welfare and Institutions Code). The LVN isexpected to ensure residents to maximize independence. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Administer medications to individuals and follow the five rights for verification purposesAttend residents-------- doctor appointments and address any concerns and changes with the attending physicianAssist 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 neededAudit all medications during a new medication cycle and check the five rights for verificationPerform g-tube insertions for feeding to individualsPerform colostomy care to individualsPerform intramuscular injectionsPerform diabetes insulin medication injection to individualsEvaluate residents-------- and participants-------- level of consciousness, neurological factors, and whether they are responsive and oriented post seizure and/or any traumatic episodesRedirect in the event of a behavioral episode and continue to support and listen to individual--------s needsComplete 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 informedAssess 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 assessmentsParticipate in community outing events with the individuals such as hiking, going to the beach, and other leisure activitiesPerforms other related duties and assignments as required REQUIREMENTS: 1 Year Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilitiesLicensed Vocational Nurse License (Required)Must have First Aid / CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)Must be at least 21 years of ageMust have a California Driver--------s LicenseCandidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check. Shift availability: AM, PM , Overnights Work Location: One location COVID-19 considerations:Must be fully Vaccinated or have a medical/religious willing to get weekly tested in homes.

Providing Excellent Support and Advocacy-- --- -PandoLogic. Keywords: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Location: Los Angeles, CA - 90040

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