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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Sheriff's Detentions-Temporary-20462611T

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Sheriff's Detentions-Temporary-20462611T

Salary
$60,507.20 Annually
Location
County of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Temporary - Full Time
Department
Sheriff
Job Number
20462611T
Closing
7/23/2021 3:00 PM Pacific
Job Summary

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 

The County of San Diego Sheriff's Department has immediate openings for 
 Sheriff's Detentions Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-TEMPORARY

Temporary Sheriff's Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) positions will be assigned
 a 40 hour per week schedule that may include weekends.

Temporary assignments can last up to 12 months.

Certified Temporary employees have the option to enroll in medical coverage. Click here for more information.

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.
 
This class differs from Licensed Vocational Nurse in that the latter is found in the Health and Human Services Agency and provides skilled nursing care to patients and clients at mental health facilities, a geriatric/long-term rehabilitation hospital, and public health clinics.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Completion of a recognized Vocational Nursing Program and continuing education; AND;
  2. Possession of a current license to practice vocational nursing in the State of California, which must be maintained throughout employment; AND;
  3. Possession of a current CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) card at the time of application, which must be maintained throughout employment.
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.      
Click here for a complete job description including minimum qualifications and working conditions, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
  • Work environment is in a locked detention facility.
  • Incumbents may be exposed to infectious illnesses and to inmate patients whose behavior is unpredictable and occasionally violent and combative.
  • Incumbents may be subject to work rotating shifts (Morning, Mid-day, and Night), holidays, and weekends.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs.

BACKGROUND
  • Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
  • Felony convictions will be disqualifying.
  • Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency.
  • Prior to appointment, candidates WILL be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, polygraph or other examination or test.

EVALUATION PROCESS
Qualified applicants will be placed on a 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.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

 
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the Live Well San Diego vision: 
A region that is Building Better Health, Living Safely and Thriving.
Click here for more information 
www.livewellsd.org.
 

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.


The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because
our diverse workforce is out greatest asset and out customers are our number one priority.
 

01
Before completing the Supplemental Questionnaire, read the job summary and requirements. If you do NOT meet these requirements please do NOT apply. You must answer YES to Question 2 AND 4 to qualify as a Sheriff's Detentions Licensed Vocational Nurse. If you are not able to do so, your application will not be accepted. You MUST submit a copy of your CPR/AED card and a copy of your nursing license to continue in the selection process. Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification. Do you understand this information?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess a current and valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse license? If you respond "No" or have an interim license, please do NOT apply as your application will be rejected. If "Yes", you MUST immediately provide a copy of your nursing license to continue in the selection process. If this document has been previously submitted and is still current, please do not do so again.
  • Yes
  • No
03
If "Yes", please enter your license # and expiration date in the space provided below.
04
Do you have a current CPR/AED card? If "Yes", you MUST immediately provide a copy of your CPR/AED card to continue in the selection process. If this document has been previously submitted and is still current, please do not do so again. If "No", your application will be rejected.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please provide the expiration date of your CPR/AED card in the space provided.
06
Do you understand a possession of an Intravenous and Blood Withdrawal Certificate is required at the time of appointment?
  • Yes, I understand and will possess my Intravenous and Blood Withdrawal Certificate at the time of appointment.
  • No, I am not able to obtain an Intravenous and Blood Withdrawal Certificate by the time of appointment.
07
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Are you willing to submit to a background investigation and truth verification interview prior to appointment?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Are you willing to work in a locked detention facility, providing nursing care to inmates?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Are you willing to work rotating shifts, irregular business hours including evenings, holidays, and/or weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Are you willing to be exposed to infectious illnesses and to inmate patients whose behavior is unpredictable and occasionally violent and combative?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Are you currently LVN Board Certified to perform Blood Withdrawl? If Yes, please attach a copy of your certificate to your application.
  • Yes
  • No
13
Are you currently LVN Board Certified to perform IV Therapy? If Yes, please attach a copy of your certificate to your application.
  • Yes
  • No
14
If LVN Board Certified, please indicate the dates of completion in the space provided. If not, please enter "None".
15
Do you have at least 1 year of nursing experience in any of the following areas? Select all that apply.
  • Psychiatric
  • Geriatric
  • Cardiac Care
  • Correctional Care
  • Emergency Care
  • I DO NOT have at least 1 year of experience in the above areas
16
How many total years of nursing experience do you have in the following areas: psychiatric, geriatric, cardiac care, correctional care, or emergency care?
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • More than 1 year, but less than 4
  • More than 4 years, but less than 10
  • 10 years or more
  • No experience in any of the above areas
17
Please describe your Licensed Vocational Nursing experience. a) Specify the types of patients cared for; b) the area of clinical specialty (e.g., correctional, psychiatric, geriatric, intensive care, cardiac care, emergency, surgery, pediatrics, outpatient, private care, etc.); AND c) the duration of the experience in years and months. If not applicable, please enter "None".
18
Are you a Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)?
  • Yes
  • No
19
If you are a Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) please provide your certification number and expiration date in the space below. If no, please enter "None".
20
Do you have experience administering Oral, Intramuscular, and Subcutaneous medications? Indicate how much experience you have performing this task.
  • 4 years or less
  • More than 4 years, but less than 10
  • 10 years or more
  • No Experience
21
Please describe your experience administering Oral, Intramuscular and Subcutaneous medications as listed in relation to the previous question. a) Specify which types of medications; b) the types of patients cared for; c) and the area of clinical specialty (e.g., correctional, psychiatric, geriatric, intensive care, cardiac care, emergency, surgery, pediatrics, outpatient, private care, etc.). If not applicable, please enter "none" in the field below.
22
Do you have experience documenting medication, side effects, and patient responses? Indicate how many years (if applicable) experience you have performing this task.
  • 4 years or less
  • More than 4 years, but less than 10
  • 10 years or more
  • No Experience
23
How did you first hear about this job opportunity?
  • San Diego County Website
  • Governmentjobs.com
  • Veteran Outreach/FFSC
  • San Diego County Sheriff's Detentions Career Fair
  • Family, Neighbors, Friends
  • County Employee Resource Group
  • College/University Career Site
  • County Social Media
  • Indeed
  • Voice and Viewpoint
  • Other
24
If indicated "other" in previous question, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity in the field below. If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the field below.

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