Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.

At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.

The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

The Position: LVN is responsible for providing nursing care and support to all individuals receiving services from McKinley. This role involves some travel to McKinley’s satellite offices across Los Angeles and Riverside Counties to provide direct support to clients and program staff. The LVN/LPT will play a key role in ensuring consistent care delivery across all locations

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting base pay we are offering is $25.00 based on relevant/educational experience

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $580/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

• Some travel to McKinley’s satellite offices in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties to provide direct care services to clients, including obtaining vital signs, medication education, and supporting MDs with medication management and court documentation.
• Serve as the primary health services liaison between McKinley’s main office and satellite locations, ensuring communication and alignment on healthcare protocols.
• Provide direct care to clients enrolled in multiple programs (i.e. ORR, STRTP, School Setting and Community Mental Health). Primary concern must be given to the emotional and psychological needs of the clients.
• Provide mental health services within scope of practice
• Work directly with individual clients with special medical needs (e.g. diabetes, asthma, allergies) so that they are better prepared to cope with their special needs
• Conduct educational groups with clients to promote wellness, STD awareness, sex education, etc.
• Work with individual and groups of clients to help them understand procedures such as immunizations, blood tests and examinations
• Work with clients to help them understand the effects of medications
• Write health summaries for each client as part of their overall treatment plan
• Maintain appropriate medical supplies
• Provide assistance to staff regarding medical care of clients, medication, first aid and wellness
• Aid psychiatrists in obtaining court authorization for medication as required by individual counties and keep authorizations on file
• Work with employees to help them understand the interrelation between a client's physical and psychological needs.
• Review designated Incident Reports to ensure that the client's health is safeguarded (e.g. HIPAA, FERPA)
• Comply with all governmental and company regulations in the area of Health Services
• Comply with the documentation standards and protocols for each individual program.
• Complete all required county, state, federal, and agency documentation
• Participate in the agency’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan as assigned
• Other related duties as assigned

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.

McKinley’s response to COVID-19: The safety of the families, children, clients we serve as well as our valued team members is our priority. We want to make sure everyone at McKinley feels safe and welcomed. We are taking all the necessary precautions and safety measures to maintain a safe environment throughout our different locations. We are providing PPE to our team members and visitors along with practicing social distancing measures.

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