AvaMed, Inc. has secured a contract to provide HealthCare providers to ALL Correctional Facilities in California. 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 San Quentin, CA.
Provider must have a minimum of 1 year of experience. Position Details : Full Time Licensed Vocational Nurse San Quentin, CA Monday- Friday 2 : 00pm- 10 : 0pm Pay rate : $50.
00 / hr (traveler rate) Weekly Pay 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 : a. 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. Powered by JazzHR