Summary:

• Ref #: M-LPN-
• Profession: Nurse
• Specialty: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Job Type: Contract
• Facility Type: Correctional
• Location: Blythe, California
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 28 weeks
• Schedule:Sun-Thu, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
• Rate: $2,240/40-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.