LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse Lancaster, California

Job Details: Licensed Vocational Nurse

• Location : Correctional Facility in Lancaster, California
• Pay Rate $50.5 to $56 Per Hour + Quarterly Bonus
• Schedule : 6 to 9 months Full Time Contract Eligible for extension
• Mon -  Fri  06:00am - 02:30pm

Requirements: LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

• Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patient care in public or private institution. Clinical competencies must be current
• Valid Photo ID Driver’s License or Passport (Required)
• Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association
• Possess a current and valid license issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Benefits: Licensed Vocational Nurse

• Health Insurance / Quarterly Bonus
• 40hrs paid sick time
• Payroll - Weekly direct deposit
• Paid Pre-Employment Testing
• This is a great opportunity for temp to perm state position with exceptional state benefits should one open up

Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

• Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with policies and procedures of the correctional facility.
• 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
• Assist the RN and PCP with the clinic appointments e.g., physical exams, minor surgeries, casting, identify minor illnesses
• 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