Part Time Licensed Vocational Nurse

California MENTOR

Founded in 1997, California MENTOR provides a range of home and community-based programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a trusted provider with a proven track record of success California MENTOR has helped hundreds of people grow and succeed in the communities they call home through flexible programs including the recognized Family Home Agency programs, community-based residential living options, day programs, and vocational training and support.

California MENTOR is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of local human services providers offering quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families. With opportunities from coast to coast, when you join California MENTOR and The MENTOR Network, you’ll make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancing services to individuals across the country.

Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support California MENTOR. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with California MENTOR you’ll be one of those special people.

For California MENTOR and The MENTOR Network the LVN is critical to our success and exemplifies the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day.

California MENTOR is seeking a LVN to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal services to California MENTOR under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides consultation, guidance, training and supervision to staff to ensure the effective implementation of medically related services as prescribed per program, physician or specialist plans, service plan and/or state regulatory standards as license permits.
• Participates in the development and implementation of service plans and supervises, in conjunction with the physicians, the medical components of the plan.
• Provides technical assistance to Mentor staff regarding the medical care issues, along with operation and maintenance of durable medical equipment.
• Administers medications according to established guidelines. Provide documentation for all medications given. Reviews medication administration records for compliance.
• Implements Healthcare Plan and documents accordingly.
• Reviews medication error forms, analyzes errors and makes recommendations for procedural changes.
• Provides input regarding health care services to be included in each individual’s service plans.
• Monitors and ensures follow through of all medical and dental appointments in conjunction with management.
• Conducts quality assurance checks on the health care records and tracks immunization for consumers.
• Completes health assessments and nursing care plans according to program requirements.
• Implements programs regarding toxic chemical storage in conjunction with management.
• Coordinates, organizes and/or assists with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation, as required.
• Transports individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments, as required.
• Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with The MENTOR Network policy.
• Actively attends and participate in team meetings, conferences and field supervision.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Two year college degree in nursing or related field or state certificate
• One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity
• Current LPN/LVN licensure for state of residence
• Successfully completed DSP I & II Certification

EOE/AAE