Vocational Nurse I/II - Various Departments - Full-time - Shift - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

About the role

Kern Medical seeks qualified candidates for the position of Vocational Nurse I/II. This role offers competitive benefits including a 6% premium on base pay.

Responsibilities

• Performs more responsible patient care functions utilizing broad knowledge in techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment required in support of the registered nurse and medical staff in patient treatment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the nursing process.
• Provides direct psychiatric nursing care to patients.
• Maintains records reflecting patients' condition, progress, medication, and treatment.
• Administers special diets and treatments as prescribed.
• Assists staff with dressings.

Requirements

• 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.
• One (1) year of vocational nursing experience in a mental health setting or skilled nursing facility for mentally ill persons may be substituted for intravenous infusion certification.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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. (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.

Skills

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes holidays, vacation, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Pay

The estimated pay range for this position is $27.3196 to $42.4288. The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base = $-$ plus 6%).

Schedule

Shifts as required.