Travel LPN / LVN - $1,037 per week

Company: Kern Medical - 1700 Mount Vernon Ave.
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: February 15, 2025

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• California Vocational Nurse License
• Intravenous Infusion Certification (if applicable)
  • Job Details
  • 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.
  • Assists staff with dressings.
  • Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.
    • Job Requirements
    • Possession of a current valid license as a Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California.
    • Possession of a temporary license as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California.
    • 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 6-month probationary period or fail probation.

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