NURSING ASSISTANT, SHERIFF

About the role

The position involves assisting in the provision of nursing care and medical treatment of inmate patients in Los Angeles County jail facilities. Key responsibilities include making rounds, obtaining vital signs, administering medications, and responding to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds of in-patient areas and cells to observe and report condition of all inmate patients to designated registered nurse personnel.
• Obtains vital signs and information, observes visible signs of patient condition and reports these observations to the designated registered nurse.
• Obtains and documents computerized medical histories, observing patients for visible medical conditions or symptoms of disease.
• Assists physicians by preparing charts and acquiring specimens and/or results from Electrocardiogram (EKG), pulse oximetry, or blood sugar monitoring.
• Applies dressings; administers hand held nebulizer breathing treatment; administers medication including topical, oral, by injection and controlled drugs; and administers therapeutic measures.
• Performs medical/mental health screenings in the Inmate Reception Center under close supervision of the designated registered nurse.
• Reviews orders by medical or psychiatric providers to identify unaddressed medical or mental health issues and reports to the assigned registered nurse.
• Issues passes and calls for incarcerated patients to be seen by medical providers and assists with examinations as needed.
• Observes and reports objective behavior of patients undergoing narcotic withdrawal, delirium tremens, or suffering from effects of mental illness to the designated registered nurse.
• Affords assistance in emergency situations and provides care under the close supervision of the designated registered nurse and/or medical provider.

Requirements

• One year's experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• A current and active license to practice as a vocational nurse issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience beyond the requirements of a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Physical Class IV - Arduous

Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires outstanding physical activity.

Our Locations – Health Services

Los Angeles County is home to a network of hospitals and community health centers, serving over 10 million residents with a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff.

Eligibility Information

This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%. Applicants will need to receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Vacancy Information

The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services – Correctional Facilities as they occur.