Licensed Vocational Nurse

Essential Function

Delivers nursing care to residents within the scope of the residential program.

Examines and evaluates residents who are ill, injured, or whose medical equipment is malfunctioning.

Reports findings and safety concerns and makes recommendations to the Residential Administrator and Registered Nurse.

Affords assistance with emergency responses within assigned authority.

Affords assistance with administering medications, which may include suppositories.

Provides personal care for residents which may include assistance with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom assistance, and preparing for bedtime.

Affords assistance with meal preparation in compliance with dietary restrictions; assists individuals to eat, including those who may require assistance with G-tube feeding.

Affords assistance with care and cleaning of residential home, which includes laundering & ironing of residents’ clothing.

Completes all necessary reports and documentation on a daily basis.

Evaluates staff training needs within realm of expertise and conducts necessary training.

Transports individuals to health care appointments and other various locations.

Education

• 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, depending upon contractual requirements of the residential home.

Experience

• At least one year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse –or- prior experience working at a residential home.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret and implement policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications with all levels of associates and the general public.
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and positivity in all interactions.
• Exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Provide assistance with personal care to residents and to transfer an individual who has no weight bearing skills.
• Pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
• Obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Travel up to % of the time.

Environmental Exposure

• Constant exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions (noise, heat, dust, bio fluids, etc.).