Program Nurse
- If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in your community and shape brighter futures, Help Group is the organization for you!
- We're one of the largest nonprofits of our kind in the U.S., offering diverse programs for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, mental health, and social-emotional challenges.
- We offer unparalleled academic programs, mental health support, therapy, life coaching, vocational training, specialized social and residential programs, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and families.
- These initiatives touch the lives of over 6,000 clients a year and continue to expand in reach and impact.
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- We invite passionate professionals to join us in supporting the development of our students, clients, and residents as we grow!
- Here, you'll find not just a job, but an opportunity to grow your career in a deeply rewarding environment!
Project Six offers a safe, structured residential program for adolescents ages 12–21 who need intensive support for emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. Our relationship-based approach helps teens build coping skills, strengthen communication, and prepare for successful reintegration into home, school, and community life.
Position Details
- Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00 – 11:00
- Location: Van Nuys
- Key Responsibilities
- Administer prescription and non-prescription medications to students served by the Agency following all State, County, and Agency guidelines.
- Assure the current status of all mandated documentation necessary for administration of medications at this site.
- Daily administration of medications to students, quality assurance.
- Treatment of student injury/illness, assuring appropriate documentation.
- Punch in/out (including lunch) in a timely manner according to prescribed hours of employment.
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintain a neat and organized personal work area.
- Know and follow all Agency emergency procedures for any real or simulated emergency.
- Respond appropriately to all staff and parent inquires regarding nursing services.
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Paid work experience administering medications, performing general nursing duties.
- Must be accurate, expedient and possess the necessary communication and behavior management skills to work with our targeted student population, parents, and multidisciplinary staff.
Learn more about our Project Six program here [https://helpgroup.org/residential-living/].
- The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Help Group.
- Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, certification, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs.
- The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.
- Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.
- Help Group reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
- If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
