Licensed Vocational Nurse

AvaMed, Inc; Soledad (CA); On-site; USD 80,990 - 101,010; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed, Inc is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for full-time work in Soledad, California. The role requires organizing and providing essential healthcare services as per policies, conducting nursing care, and documenting patient treatments.

Candidates must hold a valid California vocational nurse license and have at least one year of professional experience. The position offers competitive pay and a structured schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric license.
• One full year of experience as a licensed professional.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain healthcare services per CCHCS policies.
• Conduct basic hygiene and nursing care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Collect information about patient status.
• Document care and report results accurately.
• Assist with therapeutic measures and treatments.
• Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Assist with clinic appointments.
• Participate in treatment planning.
• Document nursing care provided.

Skills

Valid California vocational nurse license

Experience in nursing care

Patient education

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse – Full Time

40 Hours per week. Location: Soledad, CA. Schedule: Friday–Tuesday 6:00 am–2:30 pm (6 months). Orientation 2 weeks (flexible). Rate: $51/hr as a Traveler (Gross: $2,000/week) or $45/hr as a Local (Gross: $1,760/week).

• Must have a valid California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric license.
• Must have one full year of experience as a licensed professional.

• Organize, provide, and maintain necessary healthcare services consistent with CCHCS policies and procedures.
• Conduct basic hygiene and nursing care, including administration of prescribed medications and therapeutic effects, treatments, and disease prevention, as ordered by the physician.
• Collect information regarding patient status and report 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 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 continuity of care and communication with other healthcare providers.