Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Susanville, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
AvaMed Inc. is a leading Healthcare Staffing Agency specializing in placing qualified providers throughout California State Correctional Facilities. We are currently seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for a full-time assignment at the correctional facility in Susanville, CA.

Job Details:
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Full-Time
Susanville, CA
Tuesday - Saturday 1:45pm - 10:15pm
Weekly Pay
$65/hr Traveler Rate


Job Duties/Requirements:
 
  • Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with 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 one of our team members we will reach out to you asap.

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