Vocational Nurse I/II - Perianesthesia - Full time - Shift

Kern Medical • Bakersfield, CA

2d • $27 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as: New Hire Premium : +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan. Shift Differential Pay : P.M. shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) = 10% of base pay. A Comprehensive Benefits Package : includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Position : Vocational Nurse I/II - Full Time Compensation The estimated pay for this position is $26.7839 to $38.0670 . The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%). This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees’ Retirement Plan. Distinguishing Characteristics: Vocational Nurse I is distinguished from Vocational Nurse II by the latter's completion of a course approved by the nursing board certifying the individual to start peripheral intravenous infusions. Vocational Nurse II's assigned to Psychiatric Nursing or Correctional Nursing must have one (1) year of applicable experience in a particular specialty such as inpatient acute psychiatry, or correctional medicine in lieu of the 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 Personnel. Essential Functions: Option I: 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; demonstrates knowledge and use of the nursing process; performs general nursing care in various departments; uses the mechanical lift in moving patients; performs minor dressing changes, cauterizations, deep tracheal suction, tracheotomy care, bathing, colostomy care, and traction care; takes and records temperature, pulse and respiration; observes and keeps records and reports unusual conditions or behavior; participates in 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; 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. Option II: 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; provides direct psychiatric nursing care to patients; participates in individual, conjoint, family, and group psychotherapy sessions; participates in development of treatment plans; maintains records reflecting patients' condition, progress, medication, and treatment; observes and keeps records and reports unusual conditions or behavior; learns and evaluates new techniques for dealing with emotional and environmental problems; completes intake and referral psycho social histories; implements activity programs under general supervision of an occupational therapist; 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. Option III: 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. Other Functions: Performs other job-related duties as required

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.
• Completion of a basic pre-service Vocational Nurse curriculum accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners.
• Completion of a 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
• 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 State certified to start intravenous infusions.
• 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.
• A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the nursing process
• Performs general nursing care in various departments
• Uses the mechanical lift in moving patients
• Performs minor dressing changes, cauterizations, deep tracheal suction, tracheotomy care, bathing, colostomy care, and traction care
• Takes and records temperature, pulse and respiration
• Observes and keeps records and reports unusual conditions or behavior
• Participates in 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
• Provides direct psychiatric nursing care to patients
• Participates in individual, conjoint, family, and group psychotherapy sessions
• Completes intake and referral psycho social histories
• Implements activity programs under general supervision of an occupational therapist
• Performs general nursing care in a correctional setting
• Performs other job-related duties as required

Benefits

• New Hire Premium : +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan
• Shift Differential Pay : P.M. shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) = 10% of base pay
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree