Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational NurseAvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California Correctional Facilities. 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. Position details: 40 hours per week. Location: Soledad, CA. Schedule: Friday-Tuesday from 6:00am-2:30pm (6 months) (orientation 2 weeks, must be flexible). Rate: $51/hr as a traveler (gross: $2,000/week) or $45/hr as a local (gross: $1,760/week). Must have a valid California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric. Must have 1-full year of experience as a licensed professional.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 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 providersIf you are interested, please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.