Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in California

ABOUT CASA PACIFICA

For 30 years, Casa Pacifica has been helping at-risk children, their families, and young adults thrive.

As the largest non-profit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, Casa Pacifica specializes in treating children and young adults who struggle with complex mental health challenges such as emotional dysregulation, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. Our multi-disciplinary staff of highly trained clinicians, psychologists, educators, therapists and mental health workers provide exceptional, evidence-based care to help our youth overcome a wide array of mental health challenges.

Casa Pacifica’s Camarillo, Goleta, and Santa Maria offices work with more than 2,000 at-risk children, families, and young adults annually in outpatient, residential, home, and community-based settings. Our main Camarillo campus, located on 25 acres of beautiful park-like grounds, provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment for youth to overcome challenges, to find hope, and to heal.

We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our surrounding communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.

Starting pay is typically around $25.00 to $28.00 per hour; however, starting pay is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

Weekday Shifts: Monday - Friday 1:30pm-10pm

Under the direction of the Health Clinic Manager, the LVN/LPT is responsible for medication management for the youth enrolled in Casa Pacifica Programs. The LVN/LPT also treats minor illness and/or injury according to standard orders and protocols.

The Licensed Vocation Nurse carries out the mission of Casa Pacifica as it pertains to assisting in providing general care, effective hygiene, and day-to-day care for youth of Casa Pacifica.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrated by typical activities):

• Cares for the residents and provides medical assistance to each youth.
• Administers medication to residents following prescribed orders
• Maintains knowledge about psychotropic medications, their side effects, and contra-indications.
• Monitors side effects of all medications; communicates with other care givers regarding their observations.
• Notes orders, re-orders medication, and communicates with pharmacy regarding medication related issues.
• Educates youth regarding medication, side effects, desired effects, risk of non-compliance.
• Communicates clearly and in a timely manner with psychiatric providers regarding youth as needed.
• Identifies youth’s possible need for additional professional medical services, and refers to Community Provider
• Attends and participates in unit and general staff training programs; attends outside training events and conferences as requested. Meets regularly with Health Services Team for rounds and/or departmental business.
• Documents all medication administration and nursing interventions using appropriate documentation system.
• Completes mental health billing in Avatar for STRTP youth.
• In an emergency, performs first aid and CPR, when necessary. Maintains confidentiality in all matters within the organization with respect to personnel, operations, medical histories and clients.
• Ensures annual client care minute goals are met.
• All mental health progress notes shall be completed, signed, and dated within seventy-two (72) hours of the service provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned and defined by the LVN/LPT Practice Act.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associates of Arts degree (AA)
• Two to three years related experience and/or training.
• Previous experience using electronic health records experience a plus (Avatar)
• Strong organizational, communication and follow-through skills.
• Experience working with Trauma Informed Care (TIC).

CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE:

• Must have current and valid LVN or LPT license.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

COMPENTENCIES:

• Teamwork and Relationships
• Judgement and Problem Solving
• Communication
• Initiative and Productivity
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical and Critical Thinking
• Time Management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee may sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and smell (for safety).

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment includes office areas as well as cottages, and outside areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will likely work in outside weather conditions, in addition to indoor spaces. Physically moves intermittently throughout the day. Is subject to frequent interruptions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

WHAT WE OFFER
Casa Pacifica strongly believes in providing our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total benefits package that will support them across the many needs that arise in life. In addition to the salary information listed above, employees within this position will also be eligible for the following:

• Comprehensive Benefits package,
• 401k auto enrollment at 3% with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
• 9 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
• Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
• Excellent Training opportunities – including opportunities for CEUs
• Education/Tuition Assistance programs
• Group Discount Pet Insurance
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7, 365 days a year
  • 4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e.,
    • Stress, Anxiety, Depression
    • Life transitions
    • Grief and Loss
    • Divorce
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Substance Abuse
    • Work-Life Counseling
    • Free Legal and Financial Consultations
    • Identity Theft Recovery Services

Casa Pacifica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.