licensed vocational nurse - Tulare, United States - State of California

State of California Tulare, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Job Posting: Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)

Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center

JC Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

$4, $5,996.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Positions exist in the Secure Treatment Program at Porterville Developmental Center.

Licensed Vocational Nurses are licensed by the State of California, work in various state facilities and are responsible for providing direct nursing care, treatment, and rehabilitation nursing care to forensic and non-forensic clients; supervising other personnel who assist them in providing such care; assisting physicians as directed; taking independent action within professional preparation and legal limits; and performing nursing duties as assigned. They assist in training other nursing personnel and do other such related work. Works in a Program where both forensic and non-forensic clients reside. Assigned to a group of clients and is responsible for their nursing care during an 8-hour shift. Maintain license required to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Individuals interested in applying must take and pass the Licensed Vocational Nurse, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation examination . To view the Exam Bulletin, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser:

This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

Working Conditions

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: There is potential for distractions during the course of duties; therefore, the LVN will have to remain alert while writing; picking up orders, writing monthly nursing, etc. to assure clients do not obtain contraband that could be utilized as weapons. Spend much of their time performing custody tasks which includes escorting forensic clients in the facility; counting, distributing, and accounting for all utensils to prevent their use as weapons; inspecting facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a forensic client; and observing and intervening in forensic client behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts. Will have ongoing interaction with clients and may have potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Working different residences within the facility may also be mandatory.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The LVN will be working with a varied group of disciplines (, PT's, PTA's, Regional Center) when there is a medical concern/problem. The LVN ma be exposed to infectious/communicable disease more readily than the PT. The LVN may be required to bend, stoop, and push a medicine cart. Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement, and during mentally and emotionally stressful and emergency situations encountered on the job without endangering their own health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, forensic clients, non-forensic clients, or the public. Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance; must be able to participate in client containment, intervention or restraint; must have the ability to work extended hours and various shifts; must float to all work areas within the facility if called upon to do so.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Selected candidates are subject to special requirements. This position is required to complete a medical evaluation.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and proof of current LVN license by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at .

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