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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Location: Multiple cities throughout California

Job Description:

• Contract position for Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Open to travelers
• Facility type: Correctional
• Start date: ASAP
• Shift: Day, evening, and night shifts available
• Duration: Options for 13 and 26 weeks
• Rate: $2,040 - $2,920/week

Cities:

Avenal, Blythe, California City, Calpatria, Chino, Chowchilla, Coalinga, Corcoran, Corona, Crescent City, Delano, Elk Grove, Imperial, Ione, Jamestown, Lancaster, Norco, Represa, Sacramento, San Diego, San Luis, San Quentin, Soledad, Stockton, Susanville, Tehachapi, Vacaville, Wasco

Requirements:

• Valid and active Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California
• At least 12 consecutive months of performing similar services within the last 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:

• Provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for LVN in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures
• 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 treatments
• 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