Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

LVNImperial, CA is looking for a LVN to care for their patients in a clinic like setting at a correctional facility to start ASAP. $59.00 hourly top pay in the field. Option for housing/travel stipend. Weekly pay.Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with CCHCS policies and procedures.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.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.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.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 2-3 weeks of starting process.