Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Soledad, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
AvaMed Inc, is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Soledad, CA. Provider must have a minimum of 1 year of experience.
Position Details:
Full Time
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Soledad, CA
Saturday- Wednesday; 6am- 2:00pm
$45/hr with weekly pay via direct deposit
Job Description:
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:
- Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with CCHCS 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 health professionals by contributing to the treatment planning process and the formal evaluation of patient/youth progress by monitoring and recording observed patient behavior;
- Participate in the training of patient/youth in activities of daily living and assist in routine treatments; and
- 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 we will reach out to you ASAP
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