Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN) - Correctional #M-LPN-8137385
AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing
Los Angeles, California, United States
$56 an hour
Full-time
Summary :
- Ref # : M-LPN-8137385
- Profession : Nurse
- Specialty : Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Job Type : Contract
- Facility Type : Correctional
- Location : San Diego, California
- Start Date : ASAP
- Duration : 28 weeks
- Schedule : Sun, Sat, 2P-10 : 30P
- Rate : $896 / 16-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.
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