Job Description

Certification Details

• California Vocational Nurse License
• Intravenous Infusion Certification (if applicable)

Job Details

• Performs 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.
• 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 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 must acquire their California Vocational Nurse license during their 6-month probationary period.

Schedule Information

• Work shifts as required.

Unit Specific Information

• Correctional nursing unit.

Additional Details

• 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.
• 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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