Licensed Vocational Nurse
Company: Sevita
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
California MENTOR, a member of the Sevita family, provides
services for adults and children with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and other complex challenges, including
autism spectrum disorders. Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed
Vocational Nurse This is a fantastic role to continue your nursing
career path and work within a setting that offers variety and
rewarding challenges. You will have high-impact work by providing
nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or
psychiatric needs of individuals with a brain injury, intellectual
and developmental disability, a substance use disorder, and/or has
an emotional or behavioral disability. + Monitor the health
conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are
provided. + Administer medications and provide documentation as
well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer
medications. + Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician's
orders and personal care services. + Conduct assessments, implement
health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan
(ISP), and respond to changes of condition. + Provide training to
staff members including universal precautions, infection control,
and medication administration. + Serve as liaison and advocate with
other medical and professional service providers as well as work
with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent
treatment of individuals receiving care. + Provide training for
individuals served with topics including self-medication,
prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking
cessation. Qualifications: + Associate's Degree in Nursing or
related field, or state certificate + One year of experience
working with population served in a nursing capacity + Current
state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence + Current
driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance + Other
certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as
CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training + Ability
to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and
families Why Join Us? + Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules
available. + Full compensation/benefits package for employees
working 30+ hours/week. + 401(k) with company match. + Paid time
off and holiday pay. + Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those
you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers. + Enjoy job
security with nationwide career development and advancement
opportunities. We have a rewarding work environment for you - come
join our team - Apply Today! Sevita is a leading provider of home
and community-based specialized health care. We believe that
everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide
people with quality services and individualized supports that lead
to growth and independence, regardless of the physical,
intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this
our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team
members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000
individuals we serve.Equal Opportunity Employer, including
disability/vetsThe Mentor Network is pleased to be an equal
employment employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities
Keywords: Sevita, Long Beach , Licensed Vocational Nurse, Healthcare , Long Beach, California
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