NiteLines USA, Inc. is currently looking to fill a Licensed Vocational Nurse positions in San Diego, CA

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The work is to be performed in the Health Services Department of the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in San Diego, CA. Metropolitan Correctional Center is located at 808 Union Street, San Diego CA, 92101.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The contractor shall be responsible for, but is not limited to:

• Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff
• Perform nursing duties within the scope of the current licensure
• Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly
• Assist with distribution of medications at pill line
• Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy
• Perform skin testing
• Perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining laboratory specimens
• Record and document patient care activities on appropriate records such as health history
• Record diagnostic testing, i.e., venipuncture for laboratory studies, visual acuity testing, EKGs (per instructions from mid-level practitioners or physicians)
• Process lab work to include filing on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate logs of all reports in accordance with Bureau of Prisons and JACHO policy
• Screen laboratory tests/results for normal/abnormal lad values and notify the physician or physicians
• Ensure all sharps are secured, accounted for, stored and disposed of according to institutional and national policy
• Assist the mid-level practitioners and physicians in the management and oversight of chronic care
• clinics
• Review clinical records to ensure data is entered legibly and in the appropriate section of the medical
• record
• Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems, i.e., hypertension, diabetes, and asthma
• Initiate emergency care as needed according to community standards
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures
• Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and must have the ability to screen for gross mood changes
• Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common
• illnesses/injuries
• Perform duties as required but accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and nursing licensure laws.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must submit a detailed resume
• Valid and current registration as an LVN in any State in the U.S.
• Minimum of 1-year experience within the last three years
• Proof of immunizations
• Proof of CPR Certification

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), normally between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Some nights and/or weekends may be required. Flexibility is a must.

PAY RATE: $27.87 per hour

BENEFITS: Competitive Wage, 10 paid Federal holidays, vacation accrual; PTO