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Adelphi Medical Staffing

2024-11-06 04:40:29

Job location Blythe, California, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

Job description

Summary:

  • Ref #: M-LPN-
  • Profession: Nurse
  • Specialty: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Facility Type: Correctional
  • Location: Blythe, California
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 28 weeks
  • Schedule:Sun-Thu, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM
  • Rate: $2,240/40-hours

Requirements:

  • Valid and active Licensed Vocational Nurse license
  • A minimum of twelve (12) continuous months of recent experience providing services similar in scope to those defined herein within the past three (3) years.
  • Must be proficient in the English Language (Speaking/Writing)
  • BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (with AED)

Responsibilities:

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 (LVN) services in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures. Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

  • Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with applicable 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.
  • 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.

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