Overview

Hourly Pay Rate: $35 - $45 an hr. (DOE)

Full Time (30 hours a week) Schedule flexible depending on programming needs. (Weekends a must.)

Looking to make a difference and be part of an amazing and growing team in an amazingly beautiful setting? Come join a diverse and inclusive team that is dedicated to supporting LGBTQA and prioritizes staff training in Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Our new Adolescent & Young Adult Mental Health Outpatient Clinic in Woodland Hills, CA is hiring!

As a Nurse (LVN), you will be supported by an experienced leadership team, Clinical Director, Executive Director, and Administrative Team that are all focused on the mission to facilitate lasting positive change for young people and their families.

General Summary

Responsible to care for medical emergencies and for the general medical support of the adolescents.

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Responsibilities

• Medical touch point.
• Respond to reports of pain or sickness as they arise and assess the student.
• Determine when a student is to be placed on sick bed due to illness or pain.
• Accompany students to clinic or hospital should the situation arise; communicate findings to the students' parents and to the Clinical Director.
• Check the vital signs and weight of students as assigned.
• Monitor students in regard to mood, behavior and affect, and then chart the findings. (Particularly when a student is starting a new medication.)
• Communicate any pertinent medical information to the Treatment Team and the Psychiatrist either verbally or in written form.
• Co-facilitate psychoeducation group.
• Attend weekly treatment team meeting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard medical terminology and technique.
• Knowledge of legal charting procedure and requirements.
• Knowledge of company policies and practices.
• Skill in using nursing tools and equipment (e.g., needles, thermometers, diagnostic tests, stethoscope, blood pressure cuffs, etc.)
• Skill in assessing the physical condition of the students.
• Skill in communicating medical situations accurately to students, parents, and co-workers.
• Ability to use word processing software and to navigate networks.
• Experience or knowledge of health insurance submission processes.
• Must be available to work Thursdays.
• Ability to check vital signs.

Education and Experience

The position requires an active CA LVN, a driver license, and current CPR certification. Nursing experience is required.

Benefits

• Unlock your professional potential with a personalized growth plan, featuring Mastery Program courses in our exclusive clinical approach, training alongside nationally recognized industry leaders, and company-sponsored certifications.

• Enjoy a comprehensive Benefits Program, encompassing medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid maternal leave.

• Revel in the balance of Company Paid Holidays and a PTO accrual schedule.

• At Embark, we and our team members embody core values of empathy, trusting relationships, service, growth, and results. Join us in making a meaningful difference.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.