Vocational Nurse I/II

2 weeks ago


Bakersfield, California, United States Kern Medical Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Vocational Nurse to join our team at Kern Medical. As a Vocational Nurse, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, working under the supervision of a registered nurse and medical staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform patient care functions, utilizing broad knowledge in techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment required in support of the registered nurse and medical staff.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and use of the nursing process, performing general nursing care in various departments.
  • Use the mechanical lift in moving patients, perform minor dressing changes, cauterizations, deep tracheal suction, tracheotomy care, bathing, colostomy care, and traction care.
  • Take and record temperature, pulse, and respiration, observe and keep records and reports unusual conditions or behavior.
  • Participate in development of nursing care plans, maintain records reflecting patient's condition, medication, and treatment.
  • Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, administer special diets, and treatments as prescribed, give medications if certified, assist staff with dressings.
Requirements
  • Possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire.
  • As a continued condition of employment, employee must maintain RQI Provider certification and competency.
  • Depending on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency as a condition of employment.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Working Conditions

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 shoulder height, ability to lift and carry unassisted objects weighing up to 70 lbs.

Supplemental Information

A background check may be required for this classification. All Kern Medical employees are designated 'Disaster Service Workers'. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.



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