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Career Opportunities within Kern Medical for qualifying positions include many benefits such as:
- **Shift Differentials**: 10% of base pay for hours worked from 7:00 P.M. to 7:30 A.M.
- **Security Clearance Pay**:$2.00 per hour, in addition to base pay.
**Position: Correctional Vocational Nurse I/II - Per Diem**
**Definition**:
Under general supervision, to provide patient care as assigned in a correctional facility.
**Distinguishing Characteristics**:
The Correctional Vocational Nurse I is distinguished from the Correctional Vocational Nurse II by the latter’s completion of a course approved by the nurse board certifying the individual to start peripheral intravenous infusions. Correctional Vocational Nurse II’s must have one (1) year of applicable experience in correctional medicine in lieu of intravenous infusion certification.
Promotions within the series are considered on a merit basis when recommended by the Department Head and approved by the Director of Human Resources.
***Essential Functions**:
- Performs 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 behaviors.
- 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.
- Maintains confidentiality as prescribed in regulation (Title 15, HIPAA, and the Penal Code).
**Other Functions**:
Performs other job-related duties as required.
**Employment Standards**:
**Level I**:
- Completion of a basic pre-service Vocational Nurse curriculum accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners,
**OR**
- Completion of an educational program leading to an Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing,
**AND**
- Possession of a current valid license as a Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California,
**OR**
- Possession of an interim permit to practice as a Vocational Nurse issues by the State of California.
- Probationary employees possessing a temporary license OR interim permit MUST acquire their California Vocational Nurse license during their 6-months as a requirement of continued employment.
- Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card is required.
**Level II**:
- Completion of a basic preservice Vocational Nurse curriculum accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners,
**OR**
- Completion of an educational program leading to an Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing,
**AND**
- One (1) year of experience in a correctional health facility. May be substituted for intravenous infusion certification.
- Must obtain Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification within six months of hire date,
**AND**
- Possession of a current valid license as a Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California.
- Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card is required.
**Physical Requirements**:
- Ability to stand and walk for lengthy periods;
- Ability to sit, bend, squat, kneel and/or twist;
- Ability to push and pull heavy and bulky objects;
- Ability to perform tasks requiring simple grasping and fine finger manipulation;
- Ability to reach and manipulate objects above the shoulder height;
- Ability to lift and carry unassisted objects weighing up to 70 lbs. (objects are generally carried distances up to 100 feet);
- Ability to assist with lifting and carrying objects weighing in excess of 100 lbs.;
- Good visual and auditory acuity;
- Ability to work in areas with extended exposure to noise, injury, disease, and death.
**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 in patient care;
- Maintain effective working relationships with the registered nurse, medical, and custody staff, internal and external customers and patients;
- Follow instructions as given;
- Work shifts as required;
- React competently in emergency situations.
**Medical Examination**:
- A thorough physical evaluation is required. Applicants must be free from conditions which prevent them from performing the work required of a Correctional Staff Nurse I/II.
***Supplemental**:
Applicants will be required to pass an extensive background check and be fingerprinted as they must possess and maintain clear
