Copy of Licensed Vocational Nurse in Long Beach, California at Nuvia Staffing

Shine Residential is a dedicated provider of supported living services, empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. We strive to create a healthy and safe environment that promotes personal growth, proper nutrition and decreased reliance on medications where possible. Our mission extends to fostering independence and serving underserved communities with compassion and care.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who is passionate about improving health outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that clients receive the correct medications and dosages in alignment with physicians' orders. This includes making thoughtful recommendations to reduce prescriptions when necessary in collaboration with psychiatrists and medical teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Conduct monthly medication audits ensuring compliance with physicians' orders and best practices.
• Monitor medication administration, storage, and documentation to verify accuracy and safety.
• Support clients with a variety of health conditions as needed.
• Make evidence-based recommendations to medical teams to reduce over-prescription when appropriate.
• Provide training sessions for staff on medication administration, storage, and handling as needed, with quarterly refreshers.
• Collaborate with the Shine Residential team to foster a healthy and supportive environment for clients.
• Maintain detailed, organized audit reports with actionable insights, ensuring key findings and recommendations are communicated to leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid LVN license in California required.
• Required: Hands-on experience managing diabetic clients, including insulin administration and blood glucose monitoring.
• Experience in the field of developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of medication administration protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for fostering independence and improving health outcomes.
• Reliable transportation.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible Full-Time schedule.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in underserved communities.
• A collaborative and mission-driven team environment.