Temporary - Full Time - $51,688.00 - $65,104.00 Annually
Category: Nursing
Department: Sheriff
About the Job
Sheriff's Detentions LVNs provide nursing care to patients in one of the San Diego County detention facilities. Duties include assisting in clinics, caring and treating individuals with medical or psychiatric conditions, and responding to emergencies. Tasks performed can include but not limited to the preparation and administration of medications, venipuncture, performing simple lab tests, and wound care.
Benefits
In addition to the base salary, Sheriff's Detentions Licensed Vocational Nurses:
Earn .55/hr for working evening shift
Earn .55/hr for working graveyard shift
Receive free food in the detention facilities
Receive an annual uniform allowance
Certified Temporary employees have the option to enroll in medical coverage. Click here for more information.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a recognized Vocational Nursing Program and continuing education; AND;
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; AND;
Possession of a current 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.
A copy of your CPR/AED card and a copy of your nursing license MUST be submitted in order to apply for this position. All required documents must be submitted with your application in order to determine your eligibility to compete.
NOTE: Possession of an Intravenous and Blood Withdrawal Certificate is required at the time of appointment.
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.
Hiring Process
Qualified applicants will be placed on a twelve (12) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the employment and supplemental applications. 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.
