What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse-Northern CA position at Redwood Family Care Network?
Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Licensed Vocational Nurse supports the health needs of residents and participants, administering medications, performing injections, and monitoring changes to behaviors and conditions. This position is responsible for advocating and supporting daily living needs and goals per the Individual Program Plan.
Responsibilities:
- 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, 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
Requirements:
- 1 Year 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
