Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at AvaMed Workforce

Ione, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

50.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Psychiatric Healthcare, BLS Certification, CPR Certification, Patient Education, Medication Administration, Diagnostic Testing, Patient Care, Healthcare Services, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance, Therapeutic Measures, Daily Living Activities, Behavior Monitoring, Collaboration with Healthcare Providers

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

AvaMed Inc is a trusted Healthcare Staffing Agency, providing skilled professionals to California State Correctional Facilities (CDCR). We are currently in URGENT need of a Licensed Vocational Nurse for a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility in Ione, CA. Position Details: Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse Location: Ione, CA Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday, 1pm - 9:30pm Pay Rate: $50/hr (Weekly Pay) Employment Status: Traveler/W2 Requirements: Active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) License Minimum 1 year of recent experience in psychiatric healthcare BLS/CPR Certification (AHA only) Ability to work in a correctional facility setting Job Description: 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. Apply Today! Ready to start? Submit your resume and one of our team members will reach out to you ASAP. Join us in making a meaningful impact in correctional healthcare!

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will organize and provide necessary healthcare services in accordance with policies and procedures. Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting basic nursing care, and documenting patient care accurately.