Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

LVN PositionJob Summary & Responsibilities Our client in Avenal, California, is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to care for their patients in a clinic-like setting at a correctional facility. $55.00 Hourly 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;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.Requirements: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.Possess a current and valid license issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED).Benefits:Ongoing AssignmentHealthcare Benefits through Nightingale's ListMorning and Evening shifts availableOpportunity for Temp to Perm Staff with exceptional State BenefitsPaid Sick TimeDirect DepositWeekly PaychecksBegin assignment within 3-4 weeks of starting process