Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

Job Summary & Responsibilities

A. Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with CCHCS policies and procedures;

B. Collect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider (PCP) or RN in a timely manner

C. Provide patient/youth education and accurately document care in the approved format, noting and carrying out physician's orders;

F. Administer/assist with therapeutic measures and treatments;

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. 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

1. 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.

2. Possess a current and valid license by appropriate nursing board

3. 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