Licensed Vocational Nurse - 12-Hour CA Shifts

Federal Staffing Resources; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS Government Medical Services is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California to provide direct patient care. The position supports Veterans Home, correctional healthcare facilities, or state hospitals with 12-hour day or night shifts (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.). Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patients, maintaining records, and collaborating with the care team to develop and execute care plans.

Qualifications

• Valid, active California license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• At least six months of direct patient care experience within the last 36 months.
• At least six months of experience using eMAR and EMR systems.
• Ability to meet requirements for performing medical duties in CA facilities per regulatory standards.
• Ability to perform nursing procedures, observe patient symptoms, and document care.
• Ability to work effectively in emergency and stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide nursing care, including administering medications, therapeutic agents, injections, treatments, and prevention measures
• Take vital signs, monitor catheters and IV devices, and adjust treatments/dressings
• Obtain specimens for diagnostic testing and perform routine lab tests
• Monitor patient status and report findings to the primary care provider or RN
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and care-plan development
• Document treatments and patient responses in the medical record and ensure accuracy

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Vital signs

EMR/eMAR

Injections

Education

California LVN license

Tools

eMAR

EMR systems

Job description

International SOS Government Medical Services is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California to provide direct patient care. The position supports Veterans Home, correctional healthcare facilities, or state hospitals with 12-hour day or night shifts (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.). Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patients, maintaining records, and collaborating with the care team to develop and execute care plans.