LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Bakersfield, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Possession of a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Nice-to-haves

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