Health Center Nurse - LVN/LPT (per diem)

GET TO KNOW US:

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

CULTURE:

Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

MISSION:

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

Position Overview

The Health Center Nurse-LVN/LPT functions as a member of both the Health Center and Treatment Teams in a multi-disciplinary setting. The LVN/LPT provides direct and indirect medical care requiring substantial specialized judgment and skills based on knowledge and application of the principles of preventative, acute care and health maintenance services.

Essential Job Duties (other duties may be assigned):

• Responsible for the direct health care of children and counseling children on health care issues;


• Provides direct and indirect nursing care as required to meet the preventative, acute care and health maintenance needs of client residents;


• Responsible for nursing assessment, observation, intervention, and documentation of response to health care treatment procedures;


• Responsible for initiating emergency procedures as determined by agency policy;


• Performs skilled nursing tasks, including but not limited to dispensing medication, giving TB skin tests, and administering immunizations according to agency policy and procedures;


• Interacts with other members of the treatment team and attends/participates in cottage meetings and Treatment Plan Review meetings to develop, implement, and facilitate residents’ Youth Plan goals and objectives;


• Demonstrates an understanding of relationship-based/DBT-oriented, trauma-focused and culturally sensitive interventions.


• Conducts and assists medical staff with scheduled clinics; obtains and monitors the proper use of prescribed medications and medical supplies as needed;


• Attends Treatment Team meetings, Treatment Plan Reviews and committee meetings as assigned;


• Provides specific in-service training as established by the agency in areas of general health issues, basic First Aid and infection control, as assigned;


• Responsible for follow-up between outside providers and internal members of the treatment team;


• Responsible for other job-related tasks as assigned by the Director of Health Services.

What you bring the VDM?

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) diploma and Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)


• Experience providing nursing services to children/experience with adolescents is preferred;


• Experience in mental health preferred;


• Must be able to perform routine nursing tasks without assistance and independently use both a computerized and traditional clinical records system

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Vista Del Mar’s Credentials:

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.