Licensed Vocational Nurse, CF - Ironwood State Prison (ISP)

Job Description and Duties

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

Ironwood State Prison is in Blythe, Ca, which is on the border of Arizona and California.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, provides a basic and technical level of general nursing care to patients in a variety of correctional health care settings. The LVN, CDCR, pursuant to the LVN scope of practice and in collaboration with the health care team, ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients. The LVN, CDCR provides technical patient care under valid authorization by a provider’s order and the delegation and clinical direction of the RN, CF, provides support to the care team for daily health care operations, and communicates effectively with patients and other members of the health care team. The LVN, CDCR is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the physicians and other health care providers, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.

Working Conditions

Travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Special Requirements

• Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Contact Information

• The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process.
• The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CDCR, before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here CalCareers.

Additional Information

• PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.
• All methods of appointment may be considered.