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Hiring Now for LVN's in County Corrections - AM (Per Diem)
Location:
Sacramento, CA
Description:
LVN-Expectations County Correctional Health Services The LVN Performs a wide variety of Vocational Nursing duties, including hands-on care, testing, and treatment of patients, interviewing patients and assisting them in follow-up care, maintaining medical and medication supplies, assisting in emergency medical treatment, administering medications, and maintaining charts and records. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Interview and observe patients to ascertain medical history and current condition, review patient records, take vital signs, record and report all information.Prepare examination room, assemble treatment supplies, prepare patients for examination, and assist Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians in examination and treatment of patients.Perform various tests and treatments such as hypodermic injections, blood draws, tuberculin skin tests, immunizations, pregnancy tests, EKGs, hearing tests, vision tests, and asthmatic inhalation therapy.Administer oral and topical medications, observe patients for normal and abnormal reactions, record results, and notify appropriate staff as necessary.Instruct individual patients on follow-up care, birth control, communicable disease prevention, hygiene, and general health care, as needed for specific medical condition.Make appointments and referrals for patient regarding medical care, social services, and psychiatric services.Maintain records, inventory, and physical security of drugs and medical supplies; sets up and stocks medication cart, crash cart, and dispensary medications and supplies.Maintain infection control by using universal precautions.Clean and sterilize equipment and furniture.Assist in emergency medical treatment, including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.Perform simple laboratory work, and prepares specimens for delivery to laboratory, obtains tests results, and notify patients of test results.Report suspected cases of abuse and neglect of children or adults to proper authorities, according to procedures and protocols.Respond to inquiries from patientsKeep accurate records, charts and case files.Attend and participate in training demonstration sessions, and in-service educational programs to attain and maintain nursing skills.Testify in court regarding medical test results and treatment.Perform related duties as assigned Knowledge Of Vocational Nursing Principles, Procedures, and Techniques (BVNPT Article 2; 2859-2873) State of California laws and regulations on Licensed Vocational NursingProper handling and administering of biologicalsStandard medical record-keepingInterviewing techniquesCommon current Medical TerminologyUse and care of medical equipment used in clinical and infirmary settingsBasic medical indications of alcoholism and drug abuse and their overdosesBasic behavioral indications of mental disturbanceBasic laboratory testing proceduresCurrent standard asepsis protocolsBasic symptoms and treatment of communicable diseasesCommon drugs and medications used for birth control, communicable diseases, immunizations, and allergiesCardiovascular conditions and substance overdoses, including their contra- indications and normal and abnormal resultsUniversal PrecautionsElectronic Charting system and MARWindows operating system and its applications Ability To Communicate with and gain the cooperation of patients of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgroundsWork cooperatively with other medical care providers and staffComply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unitChart all patient information and physician's ordersGain cooperation of patients in treatment and follow-up careMaintain patient confidentialityFollow oral and written instructions, including standing orders, clinical protocols, orders for treatment and dispensary ordersTake patients vital signsUse electronic charting (E-Chart) and electronic MAR (Admin-RX)Resynchronize basic bluetooth device (Pill Call) Pill Call assignment: Example of typical duties: Prep medications in totes/carts prior to leaving 2M areaPull non-formulary, narcotic, liquid, and other necessary medications from AccuDoseCheck in with custody and ask for stand-by for medication passIdentify six rights of medication administration (medication, route, time, client dosage, and documentation)Verify patient via wristband; If no wristband available have custody confirm via identification card in controlAdministration of medications via all routesUse EMR (Admin-RX and scanner)Identify patient/inmate cheekingDocument in eChart all incidents of cheeking and make appointment for MD chart reviewMedication refusals require fully completed refusal form with patient signature and nurse administering medication or staff witness and nurse administering medicationDocument in MARSFollow up and administer essential early return court medications, new orders (valid first doses processed through HMM), and newly transferred patient's medications on your assigned unitsPass TID medications at ordered timesReturn medications not administered via pharmacy return box (non-narcotic) and AccuDose (narcotic)Place completed forms for scanning (i.e: refusals, cheeking)Place completed medical, dental, & JPS kites in appropriate locationsDiabetic checks and insulin administrationDocument blood sugar and insulin givenTraining of other LVN'sRotation of assignmentsOther duties as applicable TB Nurse assignment: Example of typical duties: TST plants/sticks, reads, Hx reviews, f/u CXR'sCourt OrdersCollaborate with Public Health (TB Dept) and other necessary person (s)E-Chart documentationROI'sMD/NP ordersComplete Lab slipsBack-up pill call(if needed)2M desk coverage(if needed)Restock supplies usedOther duties as applicableRemoving/replacing sharp containersRespond and participate in man-downsAssist as neededKeep area clean and tidyNurse follow-upsTraining of other LVN'sRotation of assignments 2E/Float/Intake/Dressing Nurse Example of typical duties:Vital signs of walk-in patients/inmatesCheck fridge temps and recordCMRE-Chart documentationROI'sDressing changesMD/NP ordersDiabetics (finger sticks and insulins if applicable)STD testing/ PG testing/dipsticks, etc..Complete Lab slips2E medications2E follow-upsIntakeBack-up pill call (if needed)2M desk (if needed)Restock supplies usedOther duties as applicableRemoving/replacing sharp containersRespond and participate in man-downsAssist as neededKeep area clean and tidyNurse follow-ups/Follow-upsCourt Meds (if applicable)Training of other LVN'sRotation of assignments Shift 0600-1630
Company:
Avid Healthcare Services
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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