Sheriff's Detentions LVNs provide nursing care to patients in one of the San Diego County detention facilities. Duties include assisting in clinics, caring for and treating individuals with medical or psychiatric conditions, and responding to emergencies. Tasks performed can include but are 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.

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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

The names of qualified applicants will be placed a 12-month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. 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.