Job Description

_LVN(RESIDENTIAL HOME) JOB OVERVIEW: _

THE LVN OPPORTUNITY WITH EASTERSEALS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IS QUITE UNIQUE. OUR LVN'S WORK WITH A LIMITED NUMBER OF PATIENTS IN AN INTIMATE RESIDENTIAL SETTING. A FAR MORE RELAXED ENVIRONMENT AND PACE THAN A HOSPITAL OR OTHER OPERATION. A TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR LVN'S LOOKING FOR EXTRA WORK IN A LESS CHAOTIC ATMOSPHERE!

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering nursing care to residents within the scope of the program. Examining and evaluating 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. Assists with emergency responses within assigned authority.
• Assisting in the administration and monitoring of medications (which may include suppositories).
• Providing personal care for residents which may include assistance with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom assistance, and preparing for bedtime. Assists and/or prepares meals in compliance with dietary restrictions; assists individuals to eat, including those who may require assistance with G-tube feeding.
• Assisting in care and cleaning of residential home, which can include laundering and ironing of residents’ clothing.
• Completing all necessary reports and documentation on a daily basis.
• Evaluate staff training needs (within realm of expertise) and conducts necessary training.
• Transport individuals to health care appointments and other various locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification/Degree
• At least one year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse –or- prior experience working at a residential home.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must maintain a high degree of professionalism and positivity in all interactions.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to provide assistance with personal care to residents and to transfer an individual who has no weight bearing skills. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively. Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time. Ability to push/pull wheelchairs on a variety of terrain.
• Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Additional Information

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION:

THIS IS A FULL TIME DAY SHIFT . 6AM-2PM

WHILE WE DO OUR BEST WHEN TAKING CARE OF OTHERS, WE TAKE CARE OF YOU, TOO. ESSC OFFERS SEVERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS!

JOIN OUR TEAM!!!!!!!!!! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SPEAKING WITH YOU!!!!!!

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