LVN or LPT - Day shift - Per Diem

GET TO KNOW US

For more than a century, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has been dedicated to supporting children and families across Los Angeles County through high-quality programs and compassionate care. Our goal is to help children and families build strong foundations that support growth, stability, and meaningful opportunities throughout their lives. Many of the individuals we serve have faced long-standing challenges, and we are committed to meeting families where they are with respect and understanding. Vista Del Mar is guided by values centered on growth, opportunity, fairness, and excellence in service.

OUR CULTURE

At Vista Del Mar, our work is strengthened by the people we serve and the dedicated staff who support them. We strive to create an environment where everyone is treated with dignity, care, and respect. We recognize that personal experiences and life circumstances shape how individuals engage within their communities, and we actively work to reduce barriers while improving access and outcomes for families. Vista Del Mar is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in care, collaboration, professional growth, and mutual support, where each individual feels welcomed and valued. We believe meaningful action is the foundation of lasting trust. We welcome qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. Relevant professional and lived experience that supports effective service delivery to children and families is valued. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, experience, and organizational needs.

MISSION:

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

Position Overview

The Health Center Nurse-LVN/LPT functions as a member of both the Health Center and Treatment Teams in a multi-disciplinary setting. The LVN/LPT provides direct and indirect medical care requiring substantial specialized judgment and skills based on knowledge and application of the principles of preventative, acute care and health maintenance services.

Essential Job Duties (other duties may be assigned):

• Responsible for the direct health care of children and counseling children on health care issues;
• Provides direct and indirect nursing care as required to meet the preventative, acute care and health maintenance needs of client residents;
• Responsible for nursing assessment, observation, intervention, and documentation of response to health care treatment procedures;
• Responsible for initiating emergency procedures as determined by agency policy;
• Performs skilled nursing tasks, including but not limited to dispensing medication, giving TB skin tests, and administering immunizations according to agency policy and procedures;
• Interacts with other members of the treatment team and attends/participates in cottage meetings and Treatment Plan Review meetings to develop, implement, and facilitate residents’ Youth Plan goals and objectives;
• Demonstrates an understanding of relationship-based/DBT-oriented, trauma-focused and culturally sensitive interventions.
• Conducts and assists medical staff with scheduled clinics; obtains and monitors the proper use of prescribed medications and medical supplies as needed;
• Attends Treatment Team meetings, Treatment Plan Reviews and committee meetings as assigned;
• Provides specific in-service training as established by the agency in areas of general health issues, basic First Aid and infection control, as assigned;
• Responsible for follow-up between outside providers and internal members of the treatment team;
• Responsible for other job-related tasks as assigned by the Director of Health Services.

What you bring the VDM?

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) diploma and Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
• Experience providing nursing services to children/experience with adolescents is preferred;
• Experience in mental health preferred;
• Must be able to perform routine nursing tasks without assistance and independently use both a computerized and traditional clinical records system

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Vista Del Mar’s Credentials:

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.