Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

LVNJob Summary & Responsibilities Our client in Corcoran, CA is looking for a LVN to care for their patients in a clinic like setting at a correctional facility. $25 Hour Pay Shifts Available: Morning/Evening/Night Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with CCHCS policies and proceduresConduct basic hygiene and nursing care, including administration of prescribed medications and the therapeutic effects treatments, and disease prevention, as ordered by the physicianCollect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider (PCP) or RN in a timely mannerProvide patient/youth education and accurately document care in the approved format, noting and carrying out physician's ordersAdminister/assist with therapeutic measures and treatmentsClean and maintain equipmentObtain specimens for diagnostic testing as orderedAssist the RN and PCP with clinic appointments; e.g., physical exams, minor surgeries, casting, identifying minor illnessesAssist mental health professionals by contributing to the treatment planning process and the formal evaluation of patient/youth progress by monitoring and recording observed patient behaviorParticipate in the training of patient/youth in activities of daily living and assist in routine treatmentsDocument 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 providersRequirements Requirements 1. 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. 2. Possess a current and valid license issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners. 3. Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart AssociationProvide Benefits Ongoing Assignment Healthcare Benefits through Nightingale's List? Morning and Evening shifts available Opportunity for Temp to Perm Staff with exceptional State Benefits Paid Sick Time Direct Deposit Weekly Paychecks Begin assignment within 3-4 weeks of starting process