Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

This position is responsible for providing nursing services, create and assist in health plans, serve as a resource in preparing health education, in-service trainings for staff to meet Title 22 standards, attending individual meetings as needed, assure compliance of restricted health care plan by staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides individual and group supervision and instruction to individuals/staff within the program facility.
• Provide as needed, input into the development of Individual Service Plans/Person Centered Plans in regard to nursing.
• Provides follow through on the individuals ISP goals/objectives to assure that they are properly implemented, monitored, documented and evaluated to meet program requirements per nursing needs.
• Records daily progress made by the individual in regards to nursing needs.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings as needed with Program Manager and other related personnel.
• Assists in developing and implementing nursing plans to meet the needs of the individual.
• Operates personal or agency-owned vehicle in a safe manner and in accordance with California State law. Traveling within reasonable distances is required.
• Ensures individual’s safety regarding special adapted equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, trays, speech devices).
• Maintains a professional demeanor with management, co-workers, members of the community, and with all outside agencies. Able to communicate with outside personnel medical issues that may arise.
• Maintains Code of Safe Practices for his or her classification.
• Dispenses medication to the individual, following Program Manager's directives/physician orders.
• Adheres to the guidelines found in the Employee Handbook.
• Adheres to the Rights of Persons with Developmental Disabilities, maintain client confidentiality, follow required reporting procedures with respect to special incidents or suspected abuse.
• Advocates for the individual’s rights and needs.
• Completes and submits in a timely fashion, documentation of each individual’s progress including daily session note when applicable.
• Assists individuals with unanticipated or emergency situations that may arise.
• Selects or develops resource materials to enable the individual’s health and overall safety.
• Provides in-service training as required and maintains required documentation in conjunction with Title 22.
• Ability to teach staff curriculum in regard to restricted health care plans along with other medical diagnosis.
• Monitor health status of individuals who are supported by UCP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and implement a tracking system for all individuals served.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and monthly/annual goals.
• Has the ability to quickly learn new systems as they are implemented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, videoconferencing using Zoom, Webex, etc., and adequate/reliable internet access.
• Ability to teach curriculum to staff and individuals supported by UCP.

Education and Experience:

• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record, Insurance.
• DOJ fingerprint clearance.
• Current CA LVN license.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and/or talking on the phone.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 35 pounds.

Please apply online at https://ucpsacto.org/job-openings/

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