Hiring Cna's - Correctional

LVN-Expectations County Correctional Health Services The LVN Performs a wide variety of Vocational Nursing duties, including hands-on care, testing, and treatment of patients, interviewing patients and assisting them in follow-up care, maintaining medical and medication supplies, assisting in emergency medical treatment, administering medications, and maintaining charts and records. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Interview and observe patients to ascertain medical history and current condition, review patient records, take vital signs, record and report all information. Prepare examination room, assemble treatment supplies, prepare patients for examination, and assist Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians in examination and treatment of patients. Perform various tests and treatments such as hypodermic injections, blood draws, tuberculin skin tests, immunizations, pregnancy tests, EKGs, hearing tests, vision tests, and asthmatic inhalation therapy. Administer oral and topical medications, observe patients for normal and abnormal reactions, record results, and notify appropriate staff as necessary. Instruct individual patients on follow-up care, birth control, communicable disease prevention, hygiene, and general health care, as needed for specific medical condition. Make appointments and referrals for patient regarding medical care, social services, and psychiatric services. Maintain records, inventory, and physical security of drugs and medical supplies; sets up and stocks medication cart, crash cart, and dispensary medications and supplies. Maintain infection control by using universal precautions. Clean and sterilize equipment and furniture. Assist in emergency medical treatment, including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Perform simple laboratory work, and prepares specimens for delivery to laboratory, obtains tests results, and notify patients of test results. Report suspected cases of abuse and neglect of children or adults to proper authorities, according to procedures and protocols. Respond to inquiries from patients Keep accurate records, charts and case files. Attend and participate in training demonstration sessions, and in-service educational programs to attain and maintain nursing skills. Testify in court regarding medical test results and treatment. Perform related duties as assigned Knowledge Of Vocational Nursing Principles, Procedures, and Techniques (BVNPT Article 2; 2859-2873) State of California laws and regulations on Licensed Vocational Nursing Proper handling and administering of biologicals Standard medical record-keeping Interviewing techniques Common current Medical Terminology Use and care of medical equipment used in clinical and infirmary settings Basic medical indications of alcoholism and drug abuse and their overdoses Basic behavioral indications of mental disturbance Basic laboratory testing procedures Current standard asepsis protocols Basic symptoms and treatment of communicable diseases Common drugs and medications used for birth control, communicable diseases, immunizations, and allergies Cardiovascular conditions and substance overdoses, including their contra- indications and normal and abnormal results Universal Precautions Electronic Charting system and MAR Windows operating system and its applications Ability To Communicate with and gain the cooperation of patients of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other medical care providers and staff Comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Chart all patient information and physician's orders Gain cooperation of patients in treatment and follow-up care Maintain patient confidentiality Follow oral and written instructions, including standing orders, clinical protocols, orders for treatment and dispensary orders Take patients vital signs Use electronic charting (E-Chart) and electronic MAR (Admin-RX) Resynchronize basic bluetooth device (Pill Call) Pill Call assignment: Example of typical duties: Prep medications in totes/carts prior to leaving 2M area Pull non-formulary, narcotic, liquid, and other necessary medications from AccuDose Check in with custody and ask for stand-by for medication pass Identify six rights of medication administration (medication, route, time, client dosage, and documentation) Verify patient via wristband; If no wristband available have custody confirm via identification card in control Administration of medications via all routes Use EMR (Admin-RX and scanner) Identify patient/inmate cheeking Document in eChart all incidents of cheeking and make appointment for MD chart review Medication refusals require fully completed refusal form with patient signature and nurse administering medication or staff witness and nurse administering medication Document in MARS Follow up and administer essential early return court medications, new orders (valid first doses processed through HMM), and newly transferred patient's medications on your assigned units Pass TID medications at ordered times Return medications not administered via pharmacy return box (non-narcotic) and AccuDose (narcotic) Place completed forms for scanning (i.e: refusals, cheeking) Place completed medical, dental, & JPS kites in appropriate locations Diabetic checks and insulin administration Document blood sugar and insulin given Training of other LVN's Rotation of assignments Other duties as applicable TB Nurse assignment: Example of typical duties: TST plants/sticks, reads, Hx reviews, f/u CXR's Court Orders Collaborate with Public Health (TB Dept) and other necessary person (s) E-Chart documentation ROI's MD/NP orders Complete Lab slips Back-up pill call(if needed) 2M desk coverage(if needed) Restock supplies used Other duties as applicable Removing/replacing sharp containers Respond and participate in man-downs Assist as needed Keep area clean and tidy Nurse follow-ups Training of other LVN's Rotation of assignments 2E/Float/Intake/Dressing Nurse Example of typical duties: Vital signs of walk-in patients/inmates Check fridge temps and record CMR E-Chart documentation ROI's Dressing changes MD/NP orders Diabetics (finger sticks and insulins if applicable) STD testing/ PG testing/dipsticks, etc.. Complete Lab slips 2E medications 2E follow-ups Intake Back-up pill call (if needed) 2M desk (if needed) Restock supplies used Other duties as applicable Removing/replacing sharp containers Respond and participate in man-downs Assist as needed Keep area clean and tidy Nurse follow-ups/Follow-ups Court Meds (if applicable) Training of other LVN's Rotation of assignments Shift 0600-1630