Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Salary: $25-$30/hour (and flexible based on experience)
Location: Fresno/Madera
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client, a development center for the disabled, is seeking an LVN to oversee six locations within a 30-minute radius. Monthly travel to another location is required, with mileage reimbursement. The role involves serving 150 clients. Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of experience, including working with a "restricted healthcare plan."

Responsible for the basic care and feeding of individuals with developmental disabilities, including documenting progress toward their goals. Works closely with Case Manager & Program Manager to assist with personal care. Communicates directly with families, homes, CVRC, physicians, and Program Manager regarding anything medically related to individuals' care or diagnosis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily.
•  Performs nursing plan procedures as directed by physician including nursing services, treatments and preventative, and rehabilitative procedures.
•  Observes clients, charting and reporting changes in client's condition such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment
•  Administers prescribed medication, tube feed supplement formula and other fluids, inserts catheters and empty fluid bags as required by the health care restrictive plans. Records times and amount on client's charts.
•  Measures and record clients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as needed.
•  Assembles and use equipment such as catheters and tracheotomy tubes.
•  Educate staff on healthcare topics such as diabetes, blood-borne pathogens, lifting, etc.
•  Writes restrictive health care plans for specific clients prior to their onboarding. Trains staff prior to the client's first day at the program.
•  Audits healthcare plans and medication administration records bi-annually or as needed.
•  Assures that proper infection control protocol is followed when using feeding tubes, syringes or catheters or any other medical equipment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
•  High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
•  Graduate from an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
•  Current California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
•  Experience with "restricted healthcare plan."
•  Must possess valid California Driver's License, auto insurance and clean DMV records for any position where driving is required.
•  Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates within six months of hire.
•  For all licensing programs, all employees must complete these requirements on the first day of hire:
•  Fingerprinting, CPR/First Aid certificate, TB test and a Physical
Benefits:
•  $25-30/hour
•  $1,000 sign on bonus paid out with first year of employment
•  Health, dental and vision benefits
•  403B, match up to $5,000 per plan year
•  Benefits start first day of month following 60 days of employment
•  Life insurance
•  2 week of PTO, 10 holidays, 8 sicks days
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Our client is a leading nonprofit in Fresno/Madera Counties that offer individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability the opportunity to succeed in a supportive environment. They offer services and training to acquire the skills needed to fully become an integral part of their community. They serve over 600+ individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities with a professional staff of 160+ in 6 program sites.