The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care, administers medications, and monitors the health status of individuals with complex medical needs. They also coordinate medical appointments, maintain clinical documentation, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an active California LVN license and a valid driver's license. Experience in long-term care or developmental services is preferred, along with strong organizational and documentation skills.
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Job description
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team in our Redding, CA location.
PRN Role!
Earn $33/Hour.
The LVN provides direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and ensures implementation of physician orders, coordination of medical appointments, and continuity of care for individuals with complex medical needs. This is a structured, team-based environment where nurses are supported and empowered to deliver high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
Administer medications and treatments as ordered
Monitor vital signs, blood glucose, seizure activity, skin integrity, and overall health status
Provide skilled nursing care within LVN scope of practice
Schedule and coordinate routine and specialty medical appointments
Ensure medical documentation accompanies residents to appointments
Receive, process, and implement physician orders promptly and accurately
Track follow-up appointments, labs, and referrals to ensure completion
Maintain accurate MARs and clinical documentation
Report changes in condition to RN and medical providers
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies
Qualifications
Active LVN license in good standing
Current driver's license.
Experience in long-term care, developmental services, or skilled nursing preferred
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
The position is responsible for overall medical needs of assigned individuals in our Intellectual Developmental Disability residential programs.
Benefits
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Employee discounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
DailyPay
Well-being platform
Limited medical insurance
Free online personal development classes
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited
medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo]
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications
Valid California LVN license.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
