Licensed Vocational Nurse - Riverside

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE -Riverside

Job Title : Licensed Vocational Nurse

Hourly Rate :$29Job Status : Part timeWork Locations : Riverside, CA

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to provide World Class

person-centered services, supports and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.

Redwood Family Care Network takes a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Any allegations will be reported to the proper authorities. We are committed to the Health and Safety of the individuals we support.

Our employees share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others. We are looking for individuals who share our Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Benefits: Full-Time

Comprehensive benefits options including; medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.

HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA

EAP (Employee assistance program)

Employee discount program

PTO (Paid time off)

Dayforce Wallet Daily Pay

Pre-Tax 401(k)

After-Tax Roth

Tuition discount through Capella University

Here's What You'll Do

JOB SUMMARY:The LVN/LPT 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 Title 22 as well as the Lanterman Act (Welfare and Institutions Code). The LVN/LPT isexpected 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 or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (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.

Apply at: www.redwoodfcn.com