What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position at Vighter Medical Group?
Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Location: San Clemente, California
Position Type: Full-time (30-40 hours/week), hourly
About the Job
Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP's Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO).
Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.
Responsibilities
- Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care support, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to offsite facilities.
- Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
- Works within the Scope of Practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN).
- Successful completion of a US-based training program leading to licensure/certification as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN).
- Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved organization such as American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements
The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country, and shift schedules for HCPs include day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums.
Qualifications
- Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
- Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
- Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
- Must pass a criminal background investigation.
