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Nursing Assistant, SheriffAssists in the provision of nursing care and medical treatment of inmate patients in Los Angeles County jail facilities.Essential Job FunctionsMakes 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.Assists in emergency situations and provides care under the close supervision of the designated registered nurse and/or medical provider.RequirementsOne year's experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. License: A current and active license to practice as a vocational nurse issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Applicants MUST ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements.A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or email it to exam analyst at within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected.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.The required license and certification should be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted.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.Desirable qualifications: Additional points will be given to candidates who have License Vocational Nurse experience beyond the requirements.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90001, US
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