Licensed Vocational Nurse Cal City

CoreCivic; California City (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses who are dedicated to providing high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role involves applying nursing skills, attending to patients, and managing medications. Candidates must be licensed in California and have a passion for service.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Must be licensed in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Attend sick call with the physician and prepare examining room.
• Dispense medication and document as required.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse

Salary Range: $33.46-$42.71 / hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism, and a responsibility to better the public good.

We do more than manage inmates; we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The successful candidate should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements:

1. Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
2. Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
3. Operate pill call, dispense medication, and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
4. Control medication, syringes, and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.
5. Assist supervisor with evaluating the provision of all medical services to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of those services.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Must be licensed in the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.