Wayfinder Family Services·Los Angeles, California
The LVN is responsible for medication distribution and the overall healthcare management of residents within residential programs. This includes monitoring treatments, maintaining descriptive progress charts, and reporting to the Director of Nursing.
Thursday -
Sunday from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm The hourly wage range for this role is $27.00. - $29.00.
Primary
Responsibilities: Medication distribution and healthcare management of residents. Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing concerning the operation of the nursing unit/shift. Monitor residents to assure that personnel are properly administering prescribed treatment. Chart nurse's progress in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care. Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
QualificationsEducation and
Experience: Active California LVN license required. CPR certification required. 1 year of nursing experience preferred. Pediatrics, Group homes, Psychiatric, or Diabetic Care experience preferred. Willingness and ability to make frequent field visits, attend meetings, conferences and other job related events away from headquarters. If driving a personal or agency vehicle, must be insurable by our agency’s automobile insurance carrier.
Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes: Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4% Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible Flexible spending account (FSA) plans Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.
Candidates must hold an active California LVN license and a CPR certification. One year of nursing experience, particularly in pediatrics, psychiatric, or diabetic care, is preferred.
Market context
In California, Licensed Vocational Nurse roles in medical services often draw steady demand across clinics, hospitals, and specialty care settings, especially when pediatric, psychiatric, or diabetic experience is preferred. These positions can be competitive because employers typically want an active California LVN license, CPR certification, and relevant hands-on experience; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your license and CPR status first and tailor your resume to the care setting most closely matching your background.