LVN/LPN

Summary:

•  Ref : M-LPN-
•  Profession: Nurse
•  Specialty: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
•  Job Type: Contract
•  Facility Type: Correctional
•  Location: Susanville, California
•  Start Date: ASAP
•  Duration: 28 weeks
•  Schedule:Mon-Fri, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
•  Rate: $2,920/40-hours
Requirements:

•  Valid and active Licensed Vocational Nurse license
•  A minimum of twelve (12) continuous months of recent experience providing services similar in scope to those defined herein within the past three (3) years.
•  Must be proficient in the English Language (Speaking/Writing)
•  BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (with AED)
Responsibilities:

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 (LVN) 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 applicable 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