Summary: - Ref #: MD-LVN-1111
- Profession: Nurse
- Specialty: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Job Type: Contract
- Open To Travelers: Yes
- Facility Type: Correctional
- Location: Multiple cities throughout California (see below)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Shift: Day, Evening & Night shifts available
- Duration: 13 and 26 weeks options
- Rate: $2,040 - $2,920/week
Cities:
Avenal, Blythe, Blythe, California City, Calpatria, Chino, Chowchilla, Coalinga, Corcoran, Corona, Crescent City,
Delano, Elk Grove, Imperial, Ione, Jamestown, Lancaster, Norco, Represa, Sacramento, San Diego, San Luis, San Quentin,
Soledad, Stockton,Susanville, Tehachapi, Vacaville, Wasco
Requirements: - Valid and active Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California
- At least 12 consecutive months of performing similar services within the last 3 years
- Must be proficient in the English Language (Speaking/Writing)
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (with AED)
Responsibilities: - Under the direction of the Institution's CEO/CNE or designee, Temporary/Relief LVN shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) services in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures. Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:
- Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with applicable policies and procedures.
- Conduct basic hygiene and nursing care, including administration of prescribed medications and the therapeutic effects, treatments, and disease prevention, as ordered by the physician.
- Collect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider (PCP) or RN in a timely manner.
- Provide patient/youth education and accurately document care in the approved format, noting and carrying out physician's orders; Administer/assist with therapeutic measures and treatments.
- Clean and maintain equipment.
- Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing as ordered.
- Assist the RN and PCP with clinic appointments; e.g., physical exams, minor surgeries, casting, identifying minor illnesses.
- Assist mental heal