Licensed Vocational Nurse- Riverside

Company: Redwood Family Care Network
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: October 7, 2024

Job Description:

Seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to assist with the coordination of home care services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Redwood Family Care Network is an innovative leader in delivering person-centered home and community-based services. Our mission is to provide world-class person-centered services, supports, and advocacy for individuals in positive and life-enriching environments.

We are committed to the health and safety of the individuals we support and take a zero-tolerance stance on abuse and neglect. Our employees are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Job Responsibilities:

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• 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.
  
• 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 signs 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
  
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required
  
  
  Requirements:
  
  
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  • 1 year of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities
    
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse License (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
    
    
    Shift Availability:
    
    
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    • AM
      
      
      Benefits:
      
      
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      • 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
        

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