What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position at AvaMed Workforce?
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 Represa, CA.
Position Details:
45 Hours per week
Location: Represa, CA
Schedule: Friday-Tuesday 5:30am-2:00pm
Rate: $51/hr ($2,295/week)
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 CCHCS policies and
procedures;
b. Conduct basic hygiene and nursing care, including administration of prescribed medications and the
therapeutic effects, treatments, and disease prevention, as ordered by the physician;
c. Collect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider
(PCP) or RN in a timely manner;
d. Provide patient/youth education and accurately document care in the approved format, noting and
carrying out physician's orders;
e. Administer/assist with therapeutic measures and treatments;
f. Clean and maintain equipment;
g. Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing as ordered;
h. Assist the RN and PCP with clinic appointments; e.g., physical exams, minor surgeries, casting,
identifying minor illnesses;
i. 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;
j. Participate in the training of patient/youth in activities of daily living and assist in routine treatments;
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
providers.
If you are interested, please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.
Position Details:
45 Hours per week
Location: Represa, CA
Schedule: Friday-Tuesday 5:30am-2:00pm
Rate: $51/hr ($2,295/week)
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 CCHCS policies and
procedures;
b. Conduct basic hygiene and nursing care, including administration of prescribed medications and the
therapeutic effects, treatments, and disease prevention, as ordered by the physician;
c. Collect information regarding patient status and report the results to the Primary Care Provider
(PCP) or RN in a timely manner;
d. Provide patient/youth education and accurately document care in the approved format, noting and
carrying out physician's orders;
e. Administer/assist with therapeutic measures and treatments;
f. Clean and maintain equipment;
g. Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing as ordered;
h. Assist the RN and PCP with clinic appointments; e.g., physical exams, minor surgeries, casting,
identifying minor illnesses;
i. 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;
j. Participate in the training of patient/youth in activities of daily living and assist in routine treatments;
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
providers.
If you are interested, please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.
Salary : $51
