At Shire, we are proud and grateful to employ military veterans and thank them for their contributions to our company and our country. See where your military experience can play a role at Shire by using our military skills translator job search tool below:
$40 hr
Job Summary:
As an LVN at our group home, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care to adults with intellectual disabilities. Your responsibilities will include medication administration, nursing assessments, and coordination of patient care. You’ll work closely with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being and safety of our residents.
Location:
· National City and Escondido
Schedule:
· Full-time (40 hours per week)
· Shift: PMs (2:00 PM to 10:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM)
Primary Responsibilities:
· Administer medications following established protocols
· Conduct head-to-toe assessments
· Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, weight)
· Assist with breathing treatments
· Maintain accurate documentation of patient care
· Collaborate with the Registered Nurse (RN) and other team members
· Ensure compliance with agency standards and guidelines
Qualifications:
· Current LVN license in the state of practice
· Preferably at least 1 year of experience in psychiatric acute care or a related clinic
· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
· Successful completion of screening tests
· Ability to communicate effectively and participate in de-escalation techniques
· Must pass criminal background screening
· Current TB test or chest x-ray
· PALS/ACLS certification (as per contract requirements)
Benefits:
At Amergis Staffing, we value our employees and offer the following benefits:
· Competitive pay and weekly paychecks
· Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding LVN position.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.