CDCR Jobs in Fresno – Licensed Vocational Nurse

4 weeks ago


Fresno, California, United States California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Full time
Job Description:

Under clinical direction of a registered nurse or physician and under assigned administrative supervision at a correctional facility, in a program providing care to inmates; provides a basic level of general nursing care to inmates with mental, emotional, or developmental disabilities, or visually impaired, medically ill, or infirm inmates; and does other related work.

This class is distinguished from the Licensed Vocational Nurse and the Licensed Vocational Nurse, Departments of Mental Health and Developmental Services, by the custody requirements imposed by the criminal nature of the inmate population and the security features of the facility. This class is also distinguished from the Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) by its sole use within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

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Job Responsibilities:
  • May perform nursing procedures as regulated by licensure and certification such as: administering medications by any route except intravenous and intrathecal; performing treatment and procedures including passage of nasogastric tubes, administration of enteral feedings, monitoring of blood glucose, urinary catheterization, and administration of enemas; maintaining infection control by using universal precautions; collecting and documenting in the interdisciplinary notes data such as vital signs, inmate behavior, inmate response to medications, nursing care, and treatment plan; documenting significant changes in inmate's behavior and health status in the interdisciplinary notes and reporting those significant changes to both a registered nurse or physician and the assigned supervisor; demonstrating competent and safe utilization of unit and hospital emergency care equipment and techniques; participating as part of the treatment team with other disciplines by contributing to the overall treatment program for the inmate; participating in inmate activities including unit routines and specific group activities, as outlined in nursing care plans/Individual Program Plans; using therapeutic nursing interventions and modalities to assist inmate in regaining and improving their physical adaptive skills and decreasing maladaptive behavior; assisting rehabilitation therapists in occupational, recreational, and industrial therapy programs for inmates; motivating and assisting inmates to develop self-reliance in activities of daily living; escorting inmates to intramural or extramural medical, health, or other community services; demonstrating awareness of inmate rights and the potential for inmate abuse; promptly reporting any adverse behavior, inmate abuse, or suspected abuse by staff; and observing and intervening in instances of disruptive or assaultive behavior.
  • Assists staff in the counting, distribution, and accounting for all utensils to prevent their use as weapons; inspecting inmates' mail and living areas for hazardous contraband; inspecting facility to identify security breaches that could lead to inmate escape; observing and intervening in inmate behavior that may signal an impending escape attempt; and escorting inmates to other areas of the facility.
Job Requirements:
  • Knowledge of: Fundamentals of nursing care, including medication administration; general nursing procedures and techniques involved in the inmate care; principles used in caring for individuals who are immobile; medical terminology; and general hospital/facility routine and equipment.
  • Ability to: Perform nursing procedures as regulated by licensure and certification; observe and document symptoms and behavior; maintain records and prepare reports; gain the interest, respect, and cooperation of inmates; work effectively with inmates and the interdisciplinary treatment team; function effectively in an emergency situation; and practice universal precautions.
Qualification & Experience:
  • Willingness to work at State correctional facilities; demonstrated leadership ability; aptitude for working with inmates who are acutely ill, infirm, visually impaired, have an emotional disorder, or who are mentally or developmentally disordered offenders; and demonstrate emotional stability, patience, tact, and alertness.
Job Details:

Company: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Fresno, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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