Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Company: AvaMed Workforce
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: November 18, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to take on a Full-Time assignment at the Correctional Facility located in Ione, CA. The provider must have a minimum of 1 year of experience. Position Details: Full - Time Licensed Vocational Nurse Ione, CA Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm $45/hr (Travel Nurse Rate) Job Description: 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: Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with CCHCS 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; and 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. If you are interested please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP. Powered by JazzHR Cogo6cm9i7

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