Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Description

  Responsibilities:

· Assumes primary responsibility for program individuals caseload that includes the assessing, planning, implementing & evaluating phases of the nursing process.

· Maintains up-to-date records (including annual Restricted Health Care Plans) so that problems, plans, actions & goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are sent to Pace Solano’s Registered Nurse (RN) as they occur. Review at least monthly any documents regarding individuals in the 1:2 Special Needs Program e.g., Restricted Health Care Plans, Care Plans, Care Logs, Med logs, etc.

· Trains, instructs and monitors Pace staff on any health related Mandatory Training, Restricted Health Care Plans, Care Plans and implementation of appropriate nursing procedures in accordance with CCL regulations and RN input, at least annually.

· Supervises, provides feedback and documents observations of Pace staff implementation of nursing procedures for those individuals in the Special Needs Program and those with Restricted Health Care Plans with RN input.

· Provides classes and activities at the Pace program sites to program individuals when not engaged in medical procedures or other assigned duties.

· Initiates communication with physician(s), Pace staff members, other individuals and agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for individual/family. Inform RN of any communication and accurately record on nursing phone logs.

· Maintains regular communication with Executive Director, Program Director of Programs and Training and Program Manager to review caseload, care plans and any issues or concerns regarding individuals needs.

· Maintains regular communication with individuals physician(s), families, care providers & funding agency RN (NBRC) concerning Restricted Health Care and Care Plans. Provides input to the RN, at least annually, to assist in developing and maintaining the Restricted Health Care Plans following CCL and Pace Solano requirements.

· Meets regularly with Pace staff to review goals & plans for individuals in the 1:2 Special Needs Program and individuals with Restricted Health Care and Care Plans. Keep in contact with Pace RN for needed training and supervision of any new procedures. Participates in Pace in-service training programs for Pace staff that will be involved with individuals in the 1:2 Special Needs Program.

· Attends Interdisciplinary Team meetings and facilitates discussion of issues of those in the 1:2 Special Needs Program at Pace. Attends all Mandatory staff trainings that may occur after your typical scheduled work hours. Report all suspected abuse in accordance with Mandated Reporter regulations and procedures.

· Display professional and respectful attitude towards individuals, co-workers, supervisors and assignments. Ability to lift/transfer/push/pull/bend/turn/pivot up to 38 lbs. occasionally while assisting individuals including those in wheelchairs as a support in daily program activities and personal care needs.

· Ability to sustain a forward bend occasionally while assisting individulas in assembly tasks, table top activities and eating lunch.

· Follow agency policies and safety procedures on an ongoing basis. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

· Minimum of one year of varied work experience as a LVN, preferably in either an acute or home health setting

· Possess a current license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of California

· Must possess a valid CA driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and an acceptable DMV printout

· Must pass pre-placement physical which includes skin T.B. test or chest x-ray, breath alcohol test (BAT), drug screen, and pre-work screen (back evaluation which includes the ability to lift/transfer/push/pull/bend/turn/pivot up to 38 lbs. occasionally; ability to stoop, turn, reposition, transfer and ambulate participants; requires manual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to the participant under variable conditions and settings; and, ability to sustain a forward bend occasionally

· DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance 

Salary: $30.00 an hour, 7 hours per day, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday)

Closing Date: TBD

If interested, please email cover letter and resume to kim@pacesolano.org or fax to Kim at 707/448-6892.

Pace Solano reserves the right to close this posting prior to or to extend the closing date beyond the specified closing date as business requirements necessitate. Please contact Human Resource for more information at 707/448-2283. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

Pace Solano is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Pace Solano is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as locks, braids, or twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.