LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

State of California • Elk Grove, CA

377d • $5,741 - $6,487 • Remote

About The Position

This advertisement is for a LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE position located at SOLANO STATE PRISON in VACAVILLE, CA located in SOLANO COUNTY. Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF) and the clinical guidance of the Registered Nurse (RN), CF, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), provides a basic and technical level of general nursing care to patients in a variety of correctional health care settings. The LVN, CDCR, pursuant to the LVN scope of practice and in collaboration with the health care team, ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients. The LVN, CDCR provides technical patient care under valid authorization by a provider's order and the delegation and clinical direction of the RN, CF, provides support to the care team for daily health care operations, and communicates effectively with patients and other members of the health care team. The LVN, CDCR is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the physicians and other health care providers, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Must take and pass the examination to obtain list eligibility for the LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and technical nursing care to patients in correctional health care settings.
• Ensure delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients.
• Provide technical patient care under valid authorization by a provider's order.
• Support daily health care operations and communicate effectively with patients and health care team members.
• Address ongoing needs of patients and collaborate with physicians and health care providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees