Licensed Vocational Nurse

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LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - ORANGEVALE

Job Title : Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hourly Rate :$30.00-33.00 DOE
Shifts Needed : Monday – Friday
Job Status : Full time
Work Locations : Orangevale, CA

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 offered
401(K)
Paid Time Off
Company Perks and Discounts
NEW 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 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 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 colostomy care to individuals
Perform intramuscular injections
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 License (Required)
Must have First Aid / CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a California Driver’s License
Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Shift availability:

Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm