Licensed Vocational Nurse On Call, Medical Services in Culver City, CA
Job Description
Job Details
At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.
Program and Role Summary
Wayfinder’s Medical Department provides 24-hour services to residents of our three on-campus residential programs, plus students in our Special Education School. Many have complex, intertwined medical, mental health and behavioral needs, which our medical staff are adept at addressing. Medical department staff are nurses, and we contract with a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, endocrinologist and behavioral psychologist.
The primary focus on the On-Call Licensed Vocational Nurse, is to assist in the planning, organizing, developing and directing Medical Service in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and is directed by the Director of Nursing Services to assure that the highest degree of quality student care can be maintained at all times. Highest priority will be given to ensure the health and safety of the students, residents and staff of Wayfinder Family Services. All services will be provided within the Licensed Vocational Nursing scope of practice.
Schedule: Varies, as needed. (On-Call)
Primary Responsibilities:
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Medication distribution and healthcare management of residents.
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Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing concerning the operation of the nursing unit/shift.
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Monitor residents to assure that personnel are properly administering prescribed treatment.
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Chart nurse's progress in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
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Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
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Active California LVN license required.
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CPR certification required.
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1 year of nursing experience preferred.
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Pediatrics, Group homes, Psychiatric, or Diabetic Care experience preferred.
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Willingness and ability to make frequent field visits, attend meetings, conferences and other job related events away from headquarters. If driving a personal or agency vehicle, must be insurable by our agency’s automobile insurance carrier.
Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:
- Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
- Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
- Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
- Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
- Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents
Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.
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About Wayfinder Family Services
Wayfinder Family Services is a non-profit organization that provides specialized services to vulnerable children, youth, and families, as well as individuals with vision loss or intellectual/developmental disabilities. For over 70 years, they have been responding to critical needs in their communities, improving the health, well-being, and quality of life for those facing difficult life and health circumstances.