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DescriptionAre you interested in joining an outstanding program that will give you the opportunity to grow in the nursing field? Do you want to join a team that strives to keep abreast with new research, adhere to a solid ethical code, and offers compassionate services designed to uplift and care for adults with developmental disabilities?If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!Being a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Devereux has its AdvantagesAs a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:
Devereux will pay for your CEUs through our partnership with the Lippincott Nursing Center website, which provides a wide range of educational resources to earn state licensing required CEUs.
On-going training opportunities - internal training in the behavioral healthcare field (Safe and Positive Approaches and New Directions.
Stable national non-profit employer that offers a strong support system and is forward-thinking in their clinical practice and research.
Carpool/Commuting reimbursement - ask us for details!
Amazing co-workers and individuals served
The specifics are:
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, implement individual nursing care plan
Provide basic patient care or treatments such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, massaging, or performing catheterizations
Measure and record patient’s vital sign
Administers medications
Maintains information in electronic health system
Provides training to staff
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health California provides programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Located in Goleta, CA this position is responsible for the care of our elderly individuals.Keywords: Licensed Vocational Nurse, Direct Care, LPN, Nurse, LVNQualificationsEducation : Must be a graduate of a Licensed Vocational Nursing Program and have a valid License to practice as LVN in California.Experience: Prior experience preferred.Company OverviewAbout Devereux Advanced Behavioral HealthDevereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Informed by the latest advancements in science and medicine, we combine evidence-based interventions with compassionate family engagement to help change lives. We were founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux. Today, Devereux is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare.Our Mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.We employ more than 7,500 staff and operate 15 centers in 13 states. We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children, adults and their families every year.Our Culture, Our ExpectationsAt Devereux, we strive to incorporate servant leadership into our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework; from the delivery of quality services to individuals served, their families, and other stakeholders to the development and empowerment of our employees. We offer challenging and exciting work, and our supportive team environment creates an empowering and positive atmosphere. To be successful in our work environment, you will put the needs of others first, and will feel called to serve, and called to lead.Competitive Salary and BenefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Our benefit programs include medical (including telemedicine - medical care via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, mental health services and an employee assistance / work-life balance program. In addition, we offer tuition assistance, generous time-off, a 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.Visit benefits.devereux.org to see why we are a great place to work!The employment policies of Devereux are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, religion, sex, color, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or uniform service member status.Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOERequisition ID 2019-7546Category MedicalPosition Type Part-Time
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