Job description:
All Temporary/Relief Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) assigned to CDCR must have the minimum experience outlined below:
1. Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patientcare in public or private institution. Clinical competencies must be current.
2. Possess a current and valid license issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.
3. Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED);
Service Delivery Requirements
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:
a. Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with CCHCS policies and procedures;
b. Conduct basic hygiene and nursing care, including administration of prescribed medications and the therapeutic effects, treatments, and disease prevention, as ordered by the physician;
c. Collect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider (PCP) or RN in a timely manner;
d. Provide patient/youth education and accurately document care in the approved format, noting and carrying out physician's orders;
e. Administer/assist with therapeutic measures and treatments;
f. Clean and maintain equipment;
g. Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing as ordered;
h. Assist the RN and PCP with clinic appointments; e.g., physical exams, minor surgeries, casting, identifying minor illnesses;
i. 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;
j. Participate in the training of patient/youth in activities of daily living and assist in routine treatments; and
k. 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.
Please share the following documents to proceed with your application.
1. Updated resume
2. BLS from AHA
3. Professional License
4. DL (Front & Back)
5. Three Professional references in the format: (Name:, Title:, Company:, Email:, Phone:)
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