Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Sheriff's Detentions-25462601

County of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a dynamic and challenging environment. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential nursing care to individuals in detention facilities, where your skills will be vital in assisting with medical and psychiatric needs. You will be part of a committed workforce that values integrity, equity, and excellence. The County of San Diego is looking for compassionate and skilled professionals ready to make a difference in their community. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to work in a unique setting, this position is tailored for you!

Benefits

Evening Shift Bonus

Graveyard Shift Bonus

10% Location Premium

Free Food

Annual Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Vocational Nursing Program required.
• Current California LVN license and CPR/AED certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in detention facilities.
• Assist in clinics and respond to medical emergencies.

Skills

Nursing Care

Emergency Response

Medication Administration

Wound Care

Venipuncture

Education

Vocational Nursing Program

Tools

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Job description

In addition to the base salary, Sheriff's Detentions Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN)

• Earn .80/hr for working evening shift
• Earn .80/hr for working graveyard shift
• 10% institutional work location premium
• Receive free food in the detention facilities
• Receive an annual uniform allowance

The Sheriff's Office has numerous immediate vacancies and will be scheduling interviews for qualified applicants.

Qualified applicants will be invited to schedule an interview time and should expect to spend at least two hours for the interview and background process. Additional information will be provided prior to the interview. Interview times will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, so if you are contacted for an interview, please schedule as soon as possible. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam approximately 2-3 business days after the interview date.

Job Duties

Sheriff's Detentions LVNs provide nursing care to patients in one of the San Diego County detention facilities. Duties include:

• Assisting in clinics
• Caring for and treating individuals with medical or psychiatric conditions
• Responding to emergencies
• Preparation and administration of medications
• Venipuncture
• Performing simple lab tests
• Wound care

This class differs from Licensed Vocational Nurse in that the latter is found in the Health and Human Services Agency and provides skilled nursing care to patients and clients at mental health facilities, a geriatric/long-term rehabilitation hospital, and public health clinics.

HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 weeks following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Completion of a recognized Vocational Nursing Program and continuing education;
2. Possession of a current license to practice vocational nursing in the State of California is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Failure to maintain such license will be cause for dismissal;
3. Possession of a current American Heart Association (AHA) accredited CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) card is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Failure to maintain certification may be cause for dismissal.

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The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

DESIRABLE TRAITS

• Nursing experience in correctional, psychiatric, geriatric, cardiac care, and emergency settings.
• Certification in CCHP and certification of completion of courses in Blood Withdrawal and/or IV Therapy.
• Communicates effectively, knowledge worker; customer focused; respectful of others; driven to excel; can demonstrate ethical behavior, is a team player and supportive of change.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment is in a locked detention facility.
• Incumbents may be exposed to infectious illnesses and to incarcerated persons whose behavior is unpredictable and occasionally violent and combative.
• Incumbents may be subject to work rotating shifts (Morning, Mid-day, and Night), holidays, and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs.

BACKGROUND

• Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
• Felony convictions will be disqualifying.
• Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency.
• Prior to appointment, candidates WILL be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, polygraph, or other examination or test.

EVALUATION PROCESS

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated system. If you are successful in the initial process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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