LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

Job Description and Duties The permanent, full time Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) will be directed by the Unit Supervisor, Supervising Registered Nurse, and lead by a Senior Psychiatric Technician/Registered Nurse Lead or Alternate Shift Lead on the assigned Program/Unit at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: • Helps to create a clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patients; apply mental health principles and relationship security with patients; supervise patient activities • May perform nursing procedures such as administering medications by any route except intravenous and intrathecal (with the exception of starting IVs) • Observe patients physical condition and behavior and report significant changes to the assigned supervisor, registered nurse, or physician and record nursing notes in the patients’ record • CPR, and following infection control procedures • Perform custody tasks including supervision of patient activities • Search for drugs, contraband, weapons and inspect facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a patient • Observe and intervene in patient behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts • Apply and demonstrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and correct methods in the application of TSI, which includes patient stabilization, heavy lifting, applying restraints, and responding to emergency situations throughout the hospital Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to take the Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) Examination Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Vocational Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.