Who We Are:

We are a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality comprehensive services and advocacy. We envision a world in which children and young adults, families, and communities are able to heal, grow, and thrive.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-exempt Opportunity
Schedule: Sunday- Thursday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Starting Salary Range: $28.00- $33.00 per hour (based on experience)

What We Offer:

An outstanding benefits package and numerous opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organization.

• Employee Sign-on Bonus of $2,000
• 13 Paid Holidays per year including Cesar Chavez & Juneteenth
• Earn up to 22 days of PTO
• 401(k) with no wait period and no vesting schedule
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Medical insurance offering 3 HMO with Kaiser and Health Net, and also a PPO Plan
• The Difference Card- Employer-funded benefit that works alongside an employee's health insurance plan to help offset out-of-pocket costs like copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
• Dental insurance both HMO & PPO options, with 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan
• Vision insurance offers 100% employer-paid vision plan through EyeMed for you and your entire family
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions include:

• Provide nursing care, health monitoring, and medication administration for all youth and NMDs served across campus-based programs.
• Represent the nursing department at assigned team meetings, contributing to integrated care planning and treatment coordination.
• Transcribe physician orders, receive verbal orders when necessary, and send prescriptions to the pharmacy according to agency protocols.
• Administer medications in accordance with agency policies, licensing standards, and prescribed protocols.
• Provide first aid and basic medical intervention as needed during shifts.
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines and best practices related to handling confidential health information.
• Review lab results in collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor and agency Psychiatrist.
• Assist in reviewing, preparing, and distributing special dietary menus in coordination with the Nursing Supervisor and Dietician.
• Monitor youth with chronic health conditions such as asthma, including scheduled evaluations and documentation of spirometer readings.
• Participate in individual and group health education sessions to support youth understanding of medical conditions and self-care.
• Use appropriate authority and supportive techniques to set clear, respectful limits for behavior within the medical office setting.
• Maintain accurate and complete medication records, including documentation of administration and any side effects or refusals.
• Learn and follow Hillsides' pharmacy procedures and legal recordkeeping requirements.
• Provide office coverage in the absence of the Nursing Supervisor and respond to emerging health needs.
• Prepare memos, letters, and other health-related documentation as needed.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date health charts by filing medical appointment notes, psychiatric updates, and lab reports.
• Transport youth or NMDs to off-site medical appointments when necessary and complete all related documentation.
• Record and track weight and height monthly, updating health records accordingly.
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES

• Valid California LVN licensure
• CPR Certification
• High degree of accuracy

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC)

Hillsides practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma; Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Hillsides is an Equal Opportunity Employer