Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt - CHILDRENS RECEIVING HOME

Position Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct, on-site supervision of clients ...To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• A current and valid California License in Vocational Nursing that is in good standing with the Board of Nursing is required.

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with children under the age of 5.

• Experience working in a clinic, hospital, or physician’s office.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children’s Receiving Home.

Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment

Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of employment.

Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment.

Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Ability to read, speak, understand, analyze and interpret documents such as client safety/treatment plans, assessment materials and procedure manuals in the English language.

• Ability to write professional/clinical reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

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• Must be able to function independently yet be able to seek guidance when necessary.

• Knowledge of standard and acceptable principles and practice of mental health and child protection services, as well as treatment and the multi-disciplinary approach to treatment.

• Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner.

• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.

• Skills to accurately assess clients’ needs.

• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and behavior.

• Knowledge of child abuse issues and substance abuse issues.

• Knowledge of team, family and group dynamics.

• Knowledge of legal and regulatory issues related to the operation and delivery of support services to clients and families with particular emphasis on child protection services.

• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

• Skill to maintain a professional, confident work environment.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an efficient manner.

• Excellent problem solving skills.

• Excellent writing, communication, organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work in a team approach with diverse sectors of the community, including but not limited to, government officials, residents, children, parents, school personnel and community based providers.

• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers effectively.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and talk or hear. Fine motor skills such as typing, the use of a computer mouse and telephone handset is required. Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.