Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to take on an assignment at the correctional facility located in Tehachapi, CA.

Position Details : 24 Hours per week

Location : Tehachapi, CA

Schedule : Wednesday-Friday 6 : 00 am-2 : 30 pm

Rate : $44 / hr-$48 / hr as W2 / Traveler

Must have a license by the California State Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

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 policies and

• procedures;

b. Conduct basic hygiene and nursing care, including administration of prescribed medications and the

c. Collect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider

d. Provide patient / youth education and accurately document care in the approved format, noting and

h. Assist the RN and PCP with clinic appointments; e.g., physical exams, minor surgeries, casting,

i. Assist mental health professionals by contributing to the treatment planning process and the formal

k. 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