AvaMed Inc. is a leading Healthcare Staffing Agency specializing in placing qualified providers throughout the California State Correctional Facilities. We are currently seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for an assignment at the correctional facility in Soledad, CA. Must have a minimum of 1 year experience.
Job Details:
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Soledad, CA
Wednesday - Sunday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Weekly Pay
$52.50/hr Traveler Rate
Job Duties/Requirements:
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 services in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures. Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:
a. Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with CCHCS policies and procedures;
b. Conduct basic hygiene and nursing care, including administration of prescribed medications and the therapeutic effects, treatments, and disease prevention, as ordered by the physician;
c. Collect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider (PCP) or RN in a timely manner;
d. Provide patient/youth education and accurately document care in the approved format, noting and carrying out physician's orders;
e. Administer/assist with therapeutic measures and treatments;
f. Clean and maintain equipment;
g. Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing as ordered;
h. Assist the RN and PCP with clinic appointments; e.g., physical exams, minor surgeries, casting, identifying minor illnesses;
i. Assist mental health professionals by contributing to the treatment planning process and the formal evaluation of patient/youth progress by monitoring and recording observed patient behavior;
j. Participate in the training of patient/youth in activities of daily living and assist in routine treatments; and
k. Document in the patient/youth health record the nursing care and treatment provided and the patient/youth response to facilitate the continuity of care and communicate to other healthcare providers.
If you are interested please submit a copy of your resume and one of our team members we will reach out to you asap.
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