Lvn-correctional Dayshift - Bakersfield, United States - VOCA

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Bakersfield, United States

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Description

Duties:


Performs the more responsible patient care functions utilizing broad knowledge in the techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment required in support of the registered nurse and medical staff in patient treatment; performs general nursing care in a correctional setting; takes and records temperature, pulse and respiration; observes and keeps records and reports unusual conditions or behavior; participates in the development of nursing care plans; maintains records reflecting patient's condition, medication, and treatment; prepares patients for examinations and treatments; administers special diets and treatments as prescribed; gives medications if certified; and assists staff with dressings; dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of the newborn, infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient ranging up to 100+ years of age.

Knowledge of a variety of techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment utilized in patient care.

Ability to utilize a variety of techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment utilized in patient care; maintain effective relations with the registered nurse and medical staff; follow instructions as given; work shifts as required; react competently in emergency situations.


Skills:


  • Possession of a current valid license as a Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California OR possession of a temporary license as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California OR possession of an interim permit to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California.
  • Vocational Nurse II is required to be certified by Kern Medical Center to give medication
  • One (1) year of experience in a correctional health care specialty may be substituted for intravenous infusion certification at the Vocational Nurse II level
  • Probationary employees possessing a temporary license OR an interim permit must acquire their California Vocational Nurse license during their 6month probationary period or fail probation.
  • BLS

Education:


Completion of a basic pre-service Vocational Nurse curriculum accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners OR completion of a educational program leading to an Associate degree or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.


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Job Types:
Full-time, Contract


Pay:
$37.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Primary Care

Physical setting:

  • Corrections

Standard shift:

  • Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

  • Holidays

Weekly schedule:

  • 3x12

Experience:


  • LPN Corrections: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

  • LPN (required)
  • IV Certification (required)
  • BLS
Certification (required)

  • COVID Card (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Bakersfield, CA 93306: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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